Understanding the Potato Lifecycle:
Recognizes the growth process from sprouting ‘eyes’ to forming tubers underground.
Choosing the Right Potato Variety:
Emphasizes selecting early, mid-season, or late varieties based on regional climate and growth periods.
Prepping Seed Potatoes:
Details the ‘chitting’ process in light and moderate temperatures to encourage sprouts before planting.
Potato Planting Time:
Specifies ideal planting times based on local frost dates to prevent damage to potatoes.
Selecting Containers:
Describes suitable containers like grow bags and emphasizes adequate drainage.
Planting and Soil Preparation:
Guides on soil layering, positioning sprouted potatoes, and ongoing soil coverage to promote growth.
Watering and Fertilization:
Discusses maintaining moisture through drip lines and using organic fertilizers suited for acidic soil.
Sunlight Requirements:
Advises on positioning containers to receive at least 6 hours of daily sunlight.
Harvesting Potatoes:
Differentiates between harvesting times for new and mature potatoes and offers tips for storage.
