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Donna's Doodlebugs Goldendoodle & Bernedoodle puppies !!! ❤️🐾

Reminder to self to plant them. 😁
02/15/2025

Reminder to self to plant them. 😁

The old saying about planting potatoes is “in by Valentine’s Day, and out by Mother’s Day”, meaning plant by Valentine’s Day so you can harvest by Mother’s Day. But that is not a hard rule…potatoes are fairly forgiving and pretty easy to grow!

There is nothing more magical than putting a tiny piece of potato in the ground and 90 days later, pulling up a whole handful! Potatoes are cool-weather plants. They can tolerate light frosts but not hard freezes and are mostly planted as a spring crop in Texas (but you can plant a fall crop too). They should be planted about four weeks before the last expected frost (February). For many, Valentine's Day is potato planting day (don’t panic if you don’t get them planted by then though…it’s not a hard rule). Potatoes are planted from small potatoes or pieces of larger potatoes known as "seed potatoes." Certified seed potatoes are sold at most feed stores, nurseries and garden centers. They should be spaced 8 to 12 inches apart. ALWAYS used certified seed potatoes…this means they are CERTIFIED to not have diseases and viruses which grocery store bought potatoes often harbor. I know a bunch of you are going to say you always plant potatoes from the grocery and have never had a problem…until the one time you do! And then your soil is infected for ALL nightshades…that means tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and more.

Potatoes require at least eight hours of direct sun each day for maximum yields. Like most root crops, they do best in well-drained sandy and loamy soils and are best planted in raised beds or rows at least 6 to 12 inches high. Around 3-4 weeks after planting or when the plants are 6 inches tall, apply about 3 to 4 inches of soil to the base of the plants. This creates a comfy area for the potatoes to form in. Ideally, apply a layer of mulch (hay, straw, grass) at the base to keep weeds at bay and also keep the soil cool and moist.

Potatoes are usually ready to harvest 90 to 120 days after planting, depending on the variety you plant. When the tops turn yellow and start to die, the potatoes are ready to harvest. You can start sneaking some tender "new potatoes" as soon as the plants start blooming by gently probing beneath the plant with your fingers. However, be careful not to disturb the root system, and always remember your production will be greater if you leave them alone until they are mature. If you are going to consume the final crop quickly, dig them with a spading fork and wash them before storing in a cool, humid, dark place. If you want to store them for a longer period, cut the tops off the dying plants and leave the potatoes in the ground for three to four davs. This will toughen the skins and make the potatoes last longer.

A few potato varieties recommended for Texas include 'Kennebec' (white), 'Pontiac' (red),* ‘Red Lasoda' (red), and 'Norland' (red).

Genetic testing results are in!"Do you remember taking any tests?" 😂
02/05/2025

Genetic testing results are in!

"Do you remember taking any tests?" 😂

Doodlebugs are escaping!!! Time to raise the door height. Can i just stay here, and watch them ALL WEEKEND?😀♥️
02/01/2025

Doodlebugs are escaping!!!
Time to raise the door height.
Can i just stay here, and watch them ALL WEEKEND?😀♥️

Meet Harlee, the Mommy of our gorgeous litter. 🥰Her temperment is where she shines, as well as her beauty. She is an ESA...
01/31/2025

Meet Harlee, the Mommy of our gorgeous litter. 🥰
Her temperment is where she shines, as well as her beauty.
She is an ESA (Emotional Support Animal) and does her job well!
We are so BLESSED to have her as part of our Donnasdoodlebugs Family. 💕
Off season, she resides with her loving guardian parents, Dan and Theresa Bice . 🥰

♥️Does your Valentine need a doodle? ♥️We have you covered!
01/30/2025

♥️Does your Valentine need a doodle? ♥️
We have you covered!

On Feb 27th these little love bugs will be ready to go to their forever homes. I'm so pleased with this litter i can't e...
01/30/2025

On Feb 27th these little love bugs will be ready to go to their forever homes. I'm so pleased with this litter i can't even!
Reservation list is open.
Www.Donnasdoodlebugs.Com/puppy-application 😃

Harlee's petite Goldendoodles are four weeks old today, and we are so sorry,... We have decided to keep them ALL!!!! (😂)
01/30/2025

Harlee's petite Goldendoodles are four weeks old today, and we are so sorry,... We have decided to keep them ALL!!!! (😂)

🩵Doc, Lizzie, and Muriel🩷🩷They melt my heart!🥰Multigenerational Petite-Goldendoodles!(Genetic tested)
01/29/2025

🩵Doc, Lizzie, and Muriel🩷🩷
They melt my heart!🥰

Multigenerational
Petite-Goldendoodles!
(Genetic tested)

01/27/2025

UPDATE: FOREVER VALENTINE FOUND🥰🥰

Here's a GREAT opportunity! 😃
We have a sweet mini goldendoodle looking for his forever home. 🥰
Such a CUTIE!
Motivated to find hi$ forever family!
Four months old, crate and potty training, doing well with manners training, has all his puppy shots!!!
Call me for details. 😃
817-714-2596

Goldendoodle & Bernedoodle puppies !!! ❤️🐾

01/27/2025

Here's a GREAT opportunity! 😃
We have a sweet mini goldendoodle looking for his forever home. 🥰
Motivated to find hi$ forever family!
Four months old, crate and potty training, doing well with manners training, has all his puppy shots!!!
Call me for details. 😃
817-714-2596

01/26/2025
01/24/2025

Yes!!!

LOOK at those EYES!!! 👀One blue and the other, amber! ♥️We are so EXCITED about our future stud.😃Pierre, our AKC Poodle....
01/24/2025

LOOK at those EYES!!! 👀
One blue and the other, amber! ♥️
We are so EXCITED about our future stud.😃

Pierre, our AKC Poodle. Approx 18 pounds.

Getting darker red every day! 🥰I just want to keep them all, but their forevers must be found! Are YOU that "forever"?! ...
01/24/2025

Getting darker red every day! 🥰
I just want to keep them all, but their forevers must be found!
Are YOU that "forever"?! 🙂

Awwwwwwww...........
01/18/2025

Awwwwwwww...........

Harlee's babies are two weeks old now, and eyes are opening!!! They are so precious. (A dark red ♥️, a Parti♥️, and stun...
01/18/2025

Harlee's babies are two weeks old now, and eyes are opening!!! They are so precious. (A dark red ♥️, a Parti♥️, and stunning TUXEDOS)!🥰
I'm excited to say that we reached a milestone, our tiny girl reached one pound today! Yay Hope! (Meanwhile, the biggest of the litter reached TWO pounds, Lol)!
Here are a few pictures that I took today....three of the 5 girls.
♥️♥️♥️
Furever couches wanted. 😃

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