Potatoes need fertile, well-drained soil. Prepare in-ground garden soil by mixing 3 inches of Miracle-Gro® Performance Organics® All Purpose In-Ground Soil into the top 6 inches of native soil. Enriched with aged compost, this will give potatoes a head start on nutrition.

Can potatoes grow in poor soil?

“Potatoes grow best in soil that is well drained, loose and high in organic matter. Soil that is too sandy, rocky, or clay is not good for potatoes.” … The PH for growing potatoes is 5.5 to 6.0 which is lower than most vegetables as potatoes favor a more acid soil.”

How do you prepare soil for potatoes?

Simply loosen the soil so the roots get good aeration, food and irrigation. Place the seed potato atop the soil and cover with 4-6 inches (10-15 cm.) of straw or mulch. Continue to add 4-6 inches to cover new leaves and shoots as the plant grows.