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How do you plant potato tubers?

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Plant seed potato segments cut-side down (eyes up) in a 6-inch-deep hole or trench. Space each segment 12-inches apart on all sides. Between each segment, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorous fertilizer. Then cover both potatoes and fertilizer with 2-inches of soil, and water the soil well.


Do you plant potato tubers up or down?

Potato sprouts should be planted cut-side down, sprout-side facing up. You'll want to plant each sprout 3-4″ below the surface of the soil. Plants should be spaced out at least 12″ apart so the plants have room to grow both below and above ground.

How do you plant potatoes from potatoes?

How to Grow Potatoes1Dig trenches that are about eight inches deep. Keep the rows about three feet apart.2In the trenches, plant a seed potato every 12 inches or so. The “eye” should be facing upward. ... 3After a few weeks, the potato plants will begin to sprout. ... 4Hill the potatoes every 1-2 weeks.

Do you plant the whole potato or just the eyes?

You do not need to plant a whole, intact potato. Seed potatoes can be cut into pieces. Each piece should have at least one "eye" each—a bud that will sprout into a new plant.

Can I plant just the eye of a potato?

Cut the potato into a few chunks, each having a few “eyes,” or sprouting points. Allow to dry out overnight. If you don't have time, you can plant them right away, but they're more susceptible to rotting.

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