Potato

The ground will need to be at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit before the potatoes should be planted. I used my Compost thermometer to make sure… Read More »Can I Plant Potatoes In January?

Although it is not absolutely necessary to chit potatoes as you plant them, it gives them a head start on potatoes which have not been… Read More »Is Potato Chitting Necessary?

If your potatoes are sprouting extra early in the off season, place them in the fridge and watch what happens! They won’t shrivel up and… Read More »What To Do With Sprouting Potatoes In Winter?

Potatoes always do best in full sun. They are aggressively rooting plants, and we find that they will produce the best crop when planted in… Read More »Do Potatoes Need Sunlight To Grow?

Cut each sprout using a serrated kitchen knife. You’ll want to plant your potato sprouts within 2-3 days of cutting. Ideally, you will want the… Read More »Can You Cut Off Potato Sprouts Before Planting?

As long as your seed potatoes have ‘eyes’, which are shoots on various parts of the potatoes, they can be cut in half and planted.… Read More »Can You Cut A Potato In Half And Plant It?

When preparing a sprouted potato for planting, keep in mind that the sprout itself is actually a stem, so you need to take extra care… Read More »Should I Trim Potato Sprouts Before Planting?

Potatoes can grow in winter as long as they get enough light and are protected from freezes or hard frosts. Potatoes can grow outdoors in… Read More »Can I Plant Sprouted Potatoes In Winter?

Plants you should not grow with or after potatoes include eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers. Potatoes do not do well where they were planted or when… Read More »What Not To Plant Where Potatoes Were?

After three to four weeks, you can plant the fully sprouted potatoes into the garden in the same way you would plant unsprouted potatoes. Just… Read More »How Long Do Potato Sprouts Need To Be Before Planting?