No garden bed can do without our favorite tubers. The early potato varieties promise a particularly early harvest. For them, every ray of sunshine counts when it comes to making the tubers grow big. When is the ideal time to plant potatoes?
When should you plant early potatoes?
Early potatoes should ideally be planted at the end of March or April, when the days are frost-free and temperatures are above 5 degrees Celsius. By pre-germinating the tubers four to six weeks before planting, the harvest time can be brought forward.
Take advantage of the first warm days
Early potato varieties also need solar warmth and light to start growing. At the end of March, when the days become longer and the sun has more strength, the time for planting is approaching.
- Plant at the end of March or April
- Days should be frost-free
- Temperatures above 5 degrees Celsius are ideal
Tip
Use early spring to clear the bed of weeds and enrich it with nutrients. When warm planting days come, sowing can start without delays.
Plant earlier in the greenhouse
If you want to plant some tubers in a greenhouse, you can do so earlier. The special conditions in the glasshouse allow up to three weeks' advance notice before planting outdoors. Of course, the harvest comes earlier.
Use the time advantage through pre-germination
Four to six weeks before the planned planting, the tubers can be pre-germinated by placing them in a warm and bright place. This brings greater harvest yields and advances the harvest time.
