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Planting deeper would have the same effect as earthing up. It can increase the yield by lengthening the underground stem which the potatoes grow from. It may help some varieties more as some seem to bunch close to the stems while others grow more spread out.
If the seed is on the small size and planted 11" or a foot down, it may be knackered when it eventually reaches the light. It may be better still plant a foot down but leave it in a bit of a dip so only has to grow 4" before the light. Then fill in as it grows stronger.
If the seed is on the small size and planted 11" or a foot down, it may be knackered when it eventually reaches the light. It may be better still plant a foot down but leave it in a bit of a dip so only has to grow 4" before the light. Then fill in as it grows stronger.
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