Does planting potatoes on Good Friday really work?.

The tradition of planting potatoes on Good Friday, with origins in laborers using their day off and Irish religious practices, faces challenges due to the varying Easter dates and soil conditions. Planting potatoes on Good Friday, which typically falls during the "dark of the moon" phase, is believed to influence growth, yet the recommended date in North Dakota and Minnesota is around two weeks before the average last spring frost, between late April and mid-May.

March 30, 2024
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