How to plant potatoes

How to plant potatoes:

1. Choose seed potatoes
   Get certified seed potatoes from a garden centre (not store-bought eating potatoes).

2. Cut & cure (optional)
   If your seed potatoes are large, cut them into chunks with at least one or two “eyes” (sprouting points) each. Let them sit for 1–2 days to dry and “cure” before planting.

3. Pick a sunny spot
   Find a garden bed or large container that gets at least 6 hours of sun a day.

4. Prepare the soil
   Loosen the soil and mix in compost. Potatoes like loose, well-drained soil.

5. Plant the potatoes
   Bury each piece about 4 inches deep, with the eyes facing up, and space them 12 inches apart.

6. Hill as they grow
   As the plants grow, mound soil or mulch around the base to keep the potatoes covered. Do this every few weeks.

7. Water regularly
   Keep the soil moist but not soggy, especially once the plants start flowering.

8. Harvest
   After the plant’s leaves turn yellow and die back (usually 10–12 weeks), gently dig up your potatoes and enjoy!