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title: "I got my first bucket of russet potatoes today! Can I eat them now or…"
description: "I got my first bucket of russet potatoes today! Can I eat them now or do I need to wait a few days!"
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community: "Edible Gardening"
author: "Avi"
published: "2025-06-11T00:15:38.078975Z"
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# I got my first bucket of russet potatoes today! Can I eat them now or…

_Posted by Avi on 2025-06-11_

I got my first bucket of russet potatoes today! Can I eat them now or do I need to wait a few days!

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## 2 comments

### Eyvonne commented on 2025-06-11

I planted potatoes it’s been 3 months I have nothing but stems

#### Avi replied on 2025-06-11

I planted mine February 7th, I felt all around the bucket and didn’t think I had anything ether, so I dumped one out and these came out, I definitely should have left them until all the stems were completely brown and falling over, I say just stick it through honestly!

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