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  January 1. Buy Buy only certified \"seed\" potatoes, either from local nurseries or by mail from specialty growers. 2. Plant Plant \"seed\" potatoes whole (if they are small), or cut into 2\" pieces, making sure each piece has at least two \"eyes\". Let cut pieces callus over for a day or two before planting. Plant each piece 2\" deep and 1\' apart in full sun in rich, loose, well-drained soil that has been amended with composted manure or other organic amendment and 5-10-10 fertilizer. As plants grow, mound new loose soil around the main stems, which will protect developing potatoes from sun. 3. Fertilize Fertilize potatoes by mixing a 5-10-10 plant food in with the soil when you plant. Side-dress with a light application of 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly after planting, watering in well. 4. Water Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. 5. Protect Protect young plants from heavy frosts, should they occur. 6. Harvest Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown.

  February 1. Buy Buy only certified \"seed\" potatoes, either from local nurseries or by mail from specialty growers. 2. Plant Plant \"seed\" potatoes whole (if they are small), or cut into 2\" pieces, making sure each piece has at least two \"eyes\". Let cut pieces callus over for a day or two before planting. Plant each piece 2\" deep and 1\' apart in full sun in rich, loose, well-drained soil that has been amended with composted manure or other organic amendment and 5-10-10 fertilizer. As plants grow, mound new loose soil around the main stems, which will protect developing potatoes from sun. 3. Fertilize Fertilize potatoes by mixing a 5-10-10 plant food in with the soil when you plant. Side-dress with a light application of 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly after planting, watering in well. 4. Water Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. 5. Harvest Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown.

  March 1. Buy Buy only certified \"seed\" potatoes, either from local nurseries or by mail from specialty growers. 2. Plant Plant \"seed\" potatoes whole (if they are small), or cut into 2\" pieces, making sure each piece has at least two \"eyes\". Let cut pieces callus over for a day or two before planting. Plant each piece 2\" deep and 1\' apart in full sun in rich, loose, well-drained soil that has been amended with composted manure or other organic amendment and 5-10-10 fertilizer. As plants grow, mound new loose soil around the main stems, which will protect developing potatoes from sun. 3. Fertilize Fertilize potatoes by mixing a 5-10-10 plant food in with the soil when you plant. Side-dress with a light application of 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly after planting, watering in well. 4. Water Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. 5. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes. 6. Harvest Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown.

  April 1. Buy Buy only certified \"seed\" potatoes, either from local nurseries or by mail from specialty growers. 2. Plant Plant \"seed\" potatoes whole (if they are small), or cut into 2\" pieces, making sure each piece has at least two \"eyes\". Let cut pieces callus over for a day or two before planting. Plant each piece 2\" deep and 1\' apart in full sun in rich, loose, well-drained soil that has been amended with composted manure or other organic amendment and 5-10-10 fertilizer. As plants grow, mound new loose soil around the main stems, which will protect developing potatoes from sun. 3. Fertilize Fertilize potatoes by mixing a 5-10-10 plant food in with the soil when you plant. Side-dress with a light application of 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly after planting, watering in well. 4. Water Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. 5. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes. 6. Harvest Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown.

  May 1. Buy Buy only certified \"seed\" potatoes, either from local nurseries or by mail from specialty growers. 2. Plant Plant \"seed\" potatoes whole (if they are small), or cut into 2\" pieces, making sure each piece has at least two \"eyes\". Let cut pieces callus over for a day or two before planting. Plant each piece 2\" deep and 1\' apart in full sun in rich, loose, well-drained soil that has been amended with composted manure or other organic amendment and 5-10-10 fertilizer. As plants grow, mound new loose soil around the main stems, which will protect developing potatoes from sun. 3. Fertilize Fertilize potatoes by mixing a 5-10-10 plant food in with the soil when you plant. Side-dress with a light application of 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly after planting, watering in well. 4. Water Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. 5. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes. 6. Harvest Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown.

  June 1. Water Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. 2. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes. 3. Harvest Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown.

  July 1. Water Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. 2. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes. 3. Harvest Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown.

  August 1. Buy Buy only certified \"seed\" potatoes, either from local nurseries or by mail from specialty growers. 2. Fertilize Fertilize potatoes by mixing a 5-10-10 plant food in with the soil when you plant. Side-dress with a light application of 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly after planting, watering in well. 3. Water Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. 4. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes. 5. Harvest Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown.

  September 1. Buy Buy only certified \"seed\" potatoes, either from local nurseries or by mail from specialty growers. 2. Plant Plant \"seed\" potatoes whole (if they are small), or cut into 2\" pieces, making sure each piece has at least two \"eyes\". Let cut pieces callus over for a day or two before planting. Plant each piece 2\" deep and 1\' apart in full sun in rich, loose, well-drained soil that has been amended with composted manure or other organic amendment and 5-10-10 fertilizer. As plants grow, mound new loose soil around the main stems, which will protect developing potatoes from sun. 3. Fertilize Fertilize potatoes by mixing a 5-10-10 plant food in with the soil when you plant. Side-dress with a light application of 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly after planting, watering in well. 4. Water Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. 5. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes. 6. Harvest Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown.

  October 1. Plant Plant \"seed\" potatoes whole (if they are small), or cut into 2\" pieces, making sure each piece has at least two \"eyes\". Let cut pieces callus over for a day or two before planting. Plant each piece 2\" deep and 1\' apart in full sun in rich, loose, well-drained soil that has been amended with composted manure or other organic amendment and 5-10-10 fertilizer. As plants grow, mound new loose soil around the main stems, which will protect developing potatoes from sun. 2. Water Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. 3. Mulch Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes. 4. Harvest Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown.

  November 1. Water Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. 2. Harvest Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown.

  December 1. Water Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. 2. Protect Protect young plants from heavy frosts, should they occur. 3. Harvest Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Buy only certified \"seed\" potatoes, either from local nurseries or by mail from specialty growers. February Buy only certified \"seed\" potatoes, either from local nurseries or by mail from specialty growers. March Buy only certified \"seed\" potatoes, either from local nurseries or by mail from specialty growers. April Buy only certified \"seed\" potatoes, either from local nurseries or by mail from specialty growers. May Buy only certified \"seed\" potatoes, either from local nurseries or by mail from specialty growers. August Buy only certified \"seed\" potatoes, either from local nurseries or by mail from specialty growers. September Buy only certified \"seed\" potatoes, either from local nurseries or by mail from specialty growers.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January Plant \"seed\" potatoes whole (if they are small), or cut into 2\" pieces, making sure each piece has at least two \"eyes\". Let cut pieces callus over for a day or two before planting. Plant each piece 2\" deep and 1\' apart in full sun in rich, loose, well-drained soil that has been amended with composted manure or other organic amendment and 5-10-10 fertilizer. As plants grow, mound new loose soil around the main stems, which will protect developing potatoes from sun. February Plant \"seed\" potatoes whole (if they are small), or cut into 2\" pieces, making sure each piece has at least two \"eyes\". Let cut pieces callus over for a day or two before planting. Plant each piece 2\" deep and 1\' apart in full sun in rich, loose, well-drained soil that has been amended with composted manure or other organic amendment and 5-10-10 fertilizer. As plants grow, mound new loose soil around the main stems, which will protect developing potatoes from sun. March Plant \"seed\" potatoes whole (if they are small), or cut into 2\" pieces, making sure each piece has at least two \"eyes\". Let cut pieces callus over for a day or two before planting. Plant each piece 2\" deep and 1\' apart in full sun in rich, loose, well-drained soil that has been amended with composted manure or other organic amendment and 5-10-10 fertilizer. As plants grow, mound new loose soil around the main stems, which will protect developing potatoes from sun. April Plant \"seed\" potatoes whole (if they are small), or cut into 2\" pieces, making sure each piece has at least two \"eyes\". Let cut pieces callus over for a day or two before planting. Plant each piece 2\" deep and 1\' apart in full sun in rich, loose, well-drained soil that has been amended with composted manure or other organic amendment and 5-10-10 fertilizer. As plants grow, mound new loose soil around the main stems, which will protect developing potatoes from sun. May Plant \"seed\" potatoes whole (if they are small), or cut into 2\" pieces, making sure each piece has at least two \"eyes\". Let cut pieces callus over for a day or two before planting. Plant each piece 2\" deep and 1\' apart in full sun in rich, loose, well-drained soil that has been amended with composted manure or other organic amendment and 5-10-10 fertilizer. As plants grow, mound new loose soil around the main stems, which will protect developing potatoes from sun. August Buy only certified \"seed\" potatoes, either from local nurseries or by mail from specialty growers. September Plant \"seed\" potatoes whole (if they are small), or cut into 2\" pieces, making sure each piece has at least two \"eyes\". Let cut pieces callus over for a day or two before planting. Plant each piece 2\" deep and 1\' apart in full sun in rich, loose, well-drained soil that has been amended with composted manure or other organic amendment and 5-10-10 fertilizer. As plants grow, mound new loose soil around the main stems, which will protect developing potatoes from sun. October Plant \"seed\" potatoes whole (if they are small), or cut into 2\" pieces, making sure each piece has at least two \"eyes\". Let cut pieces callus over for a day or two before planting. Plant each piece 2\" deep and 1\' apart in full sun in rich, loose, well-drained soil that has been amended with composted manure or other organic amendment and 5-10-10 fertilizer. As plants grow, mound new loose soil around the main stems, which will protect developing potatoes from sun.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? January Fertilize potatoes by mixing a 5-10-10 plant food in with the soil when you plant. Side-dress with a light application of 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly after planting, watering in well. February Fertilize potatoes by mixing a 5-10-10 plant food in with the soil when you plant. Side-dress with a light application of 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly after planting, watering in well. March Fertilize potatoes by mixing a 5-10-10 plant food in with the soil when you plant. Side-dress with a light application of 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly after planting, watering in well. April Fertilize potatoes by mixing a 5-10-10 plant food in with the soil when you plant. Side-dress with a light application of 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly after planting, watering in well. May Fertilize potatoes by mixing a 5-10-10 plant food in with the soil when you plant. Side-dress with a light application of 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly after planting, watering in well. August Fertilize potatoes by mixing a 5-10-10 plant food in with the soil when you plant. Side-dress with a light application of 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly after planting, watering in well. September Fertilize potatoes by mixing a 5-10-10 plant food in with the soil when you plant. Side-dress with a light application of 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly after planting, watering in well.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. February Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. March Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. April Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. May Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. June Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. July Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. August Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. September Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. October Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. November Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed. December Water regularly and consistently throughout the growing season as needed.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? March Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes. April Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes. May Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes. June Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes. July Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes. August Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes. September Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes. October Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist and protect developing potatoes.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? January Protect young plants from heavy frosts, should they occur. December Protect young plants from heavy frosts, should they occur.

  Harvest When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features? January Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown. February Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown. March Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown. April Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown. May Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown. June Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown. July Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown. August Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown. September Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown. October Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown. November Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown. December Harvest \"new\" potatoes 2 to 3 weeks after plants start blooming. Harvest mature potatoes after plants have turned brown.