thanks to modern_pioneer .......

[redhen]

Very interesting! Do you add more soil to the cage as the potatoes grow out, to keep them covered..?

 

[Wifezilla]

As the vine grows, you add more stuff.

 

[Denim Deb]

Very interesting! Do you add more soil to the cage as the potatoes grow out, to keep them covered..?

You don't need soil. I normally add old hay, straw, leaves, etc.

 

[Boogity]

You could put a cloche over it. <snip>

. . . um..... what a "cloche"???

Yeah, what's a cloche?

 

[Farmfresh]

A cloche is like a mini greenhouse, also once called a bell jar. These days we make them from a recycled soda 2 liter soda bottle with the top removed and the bottom cut off.

 

[Boogity]

Oh, I didn't know they had a name. Thanks. When I was a kid my mom always had mayonnaise and pickle jars by the dozens ready for springtime.