Leonard,

I grew a lot off potatoes in Virginia. Bugs never really bothered them. 10-10-10 and Alaska fish fertilizer are my go-too. There are likely better options but, like you, I use what I have on hand.

Once they finish flowering you can start harvesting as needed. The greens will eventually look like hell. That is normal. Pull them all out as the plants start to die off.



Also +1 to this:
Originally Posted by atvalaska
Pinch the flowers off .. more power to the taters... fluffy soil = more and bigger... hill the dirt around the base will k3ep the sun off the taters..

Semper Fi