Yes, I won the Potato Lottery!
Potatoes! Alleluia! I am blessed!
I actually returned the potato seed to the nursery because they were shriveled and wrinkled. I planted them, but then became disgusted at their black, blotchy appearance and convinced myself they were no good.
I was so surprised when healthy green shots sprung up two weeks later.
Then I endured three consecutive weeks of nightly slug picking. They decimated my once healthy plants despite my best efforts.
The tops began dying back a few weeks ago, and because they never had a chance to flower before the slugs took over, i figured there'd be no tubers.
WRONG. I harvested half my crop, only becus mosquitoes were biting. I dug up 6 lbs. of big, beautiful, red potatoes!!!!
I hereby declare tomorrow Potato Salad Day!
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