Scroll down to Growing the Potatoes for further information about caring for and harvesting your crop. Sow true seed indoors in late winter, 4 to… Read More »When Should I Start My Potatoes Seeds Indoors?
Never grow potatoes in the same soil year after year as this could lead to a build up of pests and diseases. These include potato… Read More »Can You Plant Potatoes In The Same Place Every Year?
Potatoes turn black in soil due to diseases (such as Blackleg, Early Blight, or Late Blight). Potatoes turn black in storage due to Hollow Heart… Read More »Why Are My Seed Potatoes Turning Black?
At room temperature, about 70 degrees F, true potato seeds retain high germination for about five years. You can greatly extend storage life just by… Read More »How Long Will Seed Potatoes Last?
Now, we grow potatoes every year and our potato planting preparations include pre-sprouting (also known as greensprouting) & cutting seed potatoes. These practices encourage early… Read More »Does Cutting Seed Potatoes Increase Yield?
You can plant between 5 and 7 potato seeds in a 20-gallon bag. Each seed can yield you from 3 to 6 potatoes depending on… Read More »How Many Seed Potatoes Are In A 20 Gallon Bag?
If potatoes start to sprout a bit early, the sprouts may grow pretty long. You can still plant potatoes with long sprouts – you just… Read More »Can Potato Sprouts Be Too Long To Plant?
Plant seed potatoes and whole tubers at the surface of your soil which you filled to the 4-inch mark on the side of your bucket.… Read More »How Deep Do You Plant Potatoes In A Bucket?
First earlies – such as the Yukon Gold (which I’m planting here), take around 10-12 weeks. Second earlies – like Kennebec or French fingerling potatoes,… Read More »How Long Does It Take To Grow Potatoes In A 5 Gallon Bucket?
What are the best containers to grow potatoes? Based on the experience from lots of gardeners, the best planters for growing potatoes are 10 gallon… Read More »What Is The Best Container To Grow Potatoes?