Potato

Solanum tuberosum

easy outdoor ✗ Toxic to pets

💧 Watering

Every 3–5 days, keep soil consistently moist

☀️ Light

Full sun, 6+ hours

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

60–70°F (15–21°C)

🪏 Soil

Loose, well-draining, slightly acidic soil

✨ Fertilizing

Monthly with balanced fertilizer

🪴 Repotting

Annual — plant seed potatoes

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About Potato

Hugely rewarding to grow in containers using the bag or hilling method. Nothing beats freshly dug new potatoes.

Care tips

  • Grow in fabric bags for easy harvesting
  • Hill soil up around stems as plants grow
  • Stop watering and harvest when vines die back

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