Growing potatoes at home starts in early spring, and whether raised in a container or in-ground, root vegetables are easy to manage and better tasting than store-bought
Early spring is a time vegetable gardeners begin to plan spring and summer gardens. Looking at seed catalogs, many are selecting seeds for tomatoes, peppers, melons and eggplants.
Potatoes are grown from “seed potatoes” — which are not seeds, but potatoes cut into pieces, with each piece containing two to three buds or “eyes.” They can be started from actual seeds , but the growing process is longer and the tuber quality varies. Select seed potatoes that are free of pests and diseases and are untreated with bud inhibitor. Grocery store potatoes have been chemically treated to inhibit bud growth and the resultant plant will produce lackluster results.
When the new sprouts are about 3 inches high, plant more seed potatoes and cover with potting soil amended with fertilizer, being careful to not break the stem. Repeat until the container is filled or there are no more seed potatoes. This is called “hilling” and is a way to increase the potato harvest in a small space. This can also be done with in-ground potatoes.
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