I have planted seed potatoes (Picasso), in the no dig way, by just dibbing a hole , dropping the seed potato in and covering with soil.
The leaves have just started to break the surface (sighs of relief all round!!)
We produce masses of grass cuttings, and I want to ‘earth’ them up using these cuttings.
My question is – will the heat generated by the cuttings “cook” the young plants?
Because I have considered this as a possibility, I have tipped the grass cuttings onto the soil between the rows, planning to rake it over the plants when the heat has dissipated. I guess the cuttings are 12″x 12″ deep at this stage. Unlike being in a compost bin.
Would I be better doing the initial earthing up with (not fresh) straw from local stables?
Your thoughts would be most appreciated….