Dig straight, shallow trenches, 2 to 3 feet apart, in prepared soil. Plant seed potatoes 12 inches apart and cover with about 3 inches of soil. When the shoots reach 10 to 12 inches tall, use a hoe or shovel to scoop soil from between rows and mound it against the plants, burying the stems halfway.
How do you grow potatoes from a potato?
How to Grow Potatoes
- Dig trenches that are about eight inches deep. Keep the rows about three feet apart.
- In the trenches, plant a seed potato every 12 inches or so. The “eye” should be facing upward. ...
- After a few weeks, the potato plants will begin to sprout. ...
- Hill the potatoes every 1-2 weeks.
What month do you plant potatoes?
Depending on local weather, most gardeners plant in March, April or May, and expect a harvest about four months later, starting to dig new potatoes about two to three weeks after plants flower. But again, some can be planted in the fall in mild-winter areas.
