To feed a family of four, start off by planting 40 potato plants. This will provide you with a potato based meal 2 to 3 times a week. The 40 plants will provide up to 6 months worth of meals. 9 июн. 2019 г.
How many potatoes do you need for a family?
CropNumber of Plants to GrowPea (snap or snow)3 to 5 per personPepper (sweet)3 to 5 per personPepper (hot)1 to 2 per personPotato5 to 10 per person
How many potatoes does a person need in a year?
The average recommendation is 15 to 20 potato plants per person. With healthy soil, you can expect about 6 to 10 potatoes per plant or 50 lbs of potatoes from 2 lbs of seed potatoes.
How many potatoes can I plant in a 10 gallon bag?
Plant 2 to 4 potatoes in each 10 gallon pot or bag at a depth of 6 to 8 inches, and add a 2 to 3” layer of straw or mulch on top to help retain moisture in the soil.
How many potato tubers do I need?
Each potato plant (grown from a single tuber) typically gives a yield of between 4 and 7 kg. So to be conservative, divide the total potatoes needed for the year by 4 to give you the total number of tubers/seed potatoes you'll need.
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