Potato
Solanum tuberosum
💧 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
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