Potatoes….the world’s number one root crop! A backyard favorite and dietary staple in almost every culture. Nothing beats a fresh potato out of your own garden however.
Today, we’ll look at everything it takes to grow the humble potato in your very own garden from chitting (sprouting) the potato eyes, planting, watering, hilling, fertilizing, and of course the harvest! This one’s a biggie so sit back, relax, and let’s talk potatoes!
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can potatoes grow as companion to peppers?
Good video see you next time
Thank you
I did grow some potatoes in 4 five gallon buckets this past Spring harvested beginning of August only one bucket gave good potatoes, did the same thing to all 4. Dont know why that happened, but there were bugs eating all the foliage, the last month. But the ones I harvested were so good we only had about 20 small potatoes but through them in the oven with carrots that night roasted with chicken. I'm doing it again this spring, but now I know not to water so much, and to do extra mulch and soil. Thanks for this very informative video.
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I have a question for you. My potatoes are growing great. However the plants are over taking my walk way. Is it okay to cut the branches back, or will that harm the growth of the potatoes? Thanks. God bless.
Excellent video..thank you!
you had me at 'french fries' : )
Super video. You explained each step so well. Thank you.
Learned so much in one spot! Thx ! You are a wonderful teacher
Thank you so much. I DID plant potatoes this year – but was flying blind. I did hill them though, and so far everything seems to be going well. I was not sure when to harvest – so now I know to let the plants die back first. Also, I remember hearing about NEW POTATOES in my childhood – but really did not know what that term meant. Thanks so much for ALL your videos. SO HELPFUL!!!
Brilliant video, so well put together!
You're right. I grew up eating home grown potatoes. It's sucks having to get store bought. Same for corn
Great video Jeff! No chitting! 😉
Great info Jeff. We grow potatoes in grow bags, five gallon buckets, tires and planters!
Well, chit the bed! This was another awesome video, wow! Good stuff. I’ve had seed potatoes waiting to be planted for a bit now; Texas spring and summer are too hot. Today seems like a great day to get them in the ground and ready for slightly cooler days ahead. Your video came at the perfect time; thanks! Have you ever grafted a tomato plant on top of a potato plant, or planted the ketchup and fries plant?
Another thing to mention is to make sure that you harvest EVERY potato or you will be getting potatoes growing in the same spot next spring. I had planted bush beans this spring where I had potatoes growing last year. Must have missed a few. They took over my beans and shaded them enough to kill them.
I seriously love your definitive guides, they answer so many questions! I've got a container of potatoes that I THINK are ready to harvest, but the foliage isn't as "dead" as I think it needs to be, and I'm afraid to pour the pot out!
8:05 “Measure once and cut twice”?
Potatoes are one of the few crops I've had no trouble with–especially the reds. And, organic potatoes where I live are $6.99/3lb bag, so it's very worth to grow my own.
My absolute favorite potato is German Butterball
One thing I'd like to add is potatoes that turn green are still perfectly safe to use as seed potatoes
So cool
Had my first garden Potatoes this year. Baby red, they were something special. It's now mandatory in my garden. For your potato bed, you should find a way to slide your boards in securely and out instead of having to drill and undrill. them. You can also bury a whole stalk and get many more plants.
Awesome video! Thanks!