@yngmar Very similiar here. I plant shallow in our cold soil. Then do the first hilling when the plants are just emerging. Second hilling is done when the plants are about a foot high or when the weeds need to be controlled. Then we put deep straw between the rows and wait for harvest. Ever since we started using straw cover, I have never needed to water potatoes.

@eugeneparnellWow, your garden is beautiful

@edsullivan that sounds like a good plan, I think I'll try it with the one that isn't thriving.

@richrollgardener Good plan. I’m familiar with those killer tomato cages.

@saltywizard