i 82 POTATOES 



quite firmly to the stalks. The skin or outside covering 

 of the potato will rub off readily if not properly matured. 



l^ig. 100 Hill selection of seed potatoes. The hills piled separately are to be used 



for seed. 



and the potato will not be firm and crisp when cut. In 

 order to keep well in storage potatoes should be fully 

 matured. 



Where potatoes are grown on a commercial scale they 

 are harvested by machinery. Several good potato diggers 

 are now on the market. Potatoes should be allowed to 

 dry off before being stored or taken to the market. This is 

 done by putting them in piles where they can be aired. 

 They should not be left on the ground subject to strong sun- 

 light or dew, but should be covered lightly with straw or 

 dry potato vines. 



Storing Potatoes. Potatoes are stored in cellars or 

 warehouses in which they can be kept at a low temperature, 

 about 34 to 40 Fahrenheit. Often they are put in pits 

 and if properly cared for, come through the winter in 



