Cold Potatoes

Roger Meredith · Mar 16, 2017

I planted my potatoes on Feb. 14 they came up in a perfect stand they were 3 to 4 inches high but last night Mar. 15 we had a cold front come through and dropped the temp. to 29 degrees. They looked like you had poured hot water on them about 2:00 PM today. Has anyone had this happen before and will they come out of this or would it be best to replant them. By the way I live in south Ga. The potatoes are pontiac red. Thanks for any help

Briar Hill Brittanys · Mar 16, 2017

I don't usually plant mine till about now. I've had the same thing happen. Even had some snow on them. They got set back a little, but always seem to make it. I plant Pontiac, Kennebec, and Yukon Gold. Give em a little time, doesn't cost anything to wait. Still plenty of time. At least here in SW MO.

Texasmark1 · Mar 17, 2017

I usually buy Red potatoes but when I buy Irish, Yukon Gold is my preference.

old · Mar 17, 2017

I've had that happen to me before and so far when it has happened they have come back. Plan to put out taters today being that it is St Pats day today

Charlie M · Mar 17, 2017

Potatoes are tough. Around here if it looks like frost coming I just hill them up enough to cover the tops. They will grow through the dirt.

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