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14 Apr 09 Julian (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi there, everyone. I'm in Ballarat, a famous spud-growing region, and grew up on a spud farm. Here spuds are planted in Oct/Nov and watered at least twice weekly until the plant dies. They are harvested beginning in March, and depending on the weather, harvest can go through until August. As long as the tubers are fully covered by soil (NOT Hay or other mulch), they will keep in the ground for at least 3 months. The hotter it is, the more you will need to water. Once harvested, you can keep them for another month or so in a cool spot, as long as you keep them covered (they'll go green if exposed to sunlight.
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