I'm keen to learn but I don't quite get what you mean by them not liking to follow immediately after sod. Pls explain. Is it to do with putting in horseshit too early?
I've been wondering about what I could add to the potatoes by way of nutrients, and indeed if I need to. I've got some 'compost juice' (liquid veg matter) which I'll add to the water once the earthing up is over.
Thanks for commenting. I appreciate any thoughts or pointers from you as I'm sure you will have plenty of experience :D.
Potatoes do not like the environment in the soil that previous sod leaves behind. It doesn't have anything to do with what you may be adding to the soil, just the conditions in the soil that sod creates.
Potatoes, like most plants, benefit greatly from balanced soil. You achieve that by doing a comprehensive soil test, and then amending the soil by what the test tells you. For more comprehensive understanding, see if you can find a copy of The Intelligent Gardener by Steve Solomon.
Regarding compost tea or any more nitrogen adding things, I'd go easy on them. Nitrogen in excess weakens plants making them susceptible to pests and diseases.
Great, thank you for the tips and advice 🙏......I'm paying attention :D