Potato Propagation: Seed Potatoes vs. Eyes vs. True Potato Seed (Which One Actually Works)
Seed potatoes, cut pieces, or true potato seed — the exact sizes, curing steps, and timing that decide whether propagated potatoes rot or actually produce.
Seed potatoes, cut pieces, or true potato seed — the exact sizes, curing steps, and timing that decide whether propagated potatoes rot or actually produce.
Red potatoes mature at 70 days, not 120. Learn the 55°F soil rule for planting and which 5 varieties stay waxiest for salads and roasts.
Stop losing your potato harvest to rot and sprouts. Cure at 50–55°F for 2 weeks, store at 40–46°F in the dark, and keep them fresh for up to 8 months.
12 potato varieties matched to zone, season, and culinary use — with comparison tables and the science behind why heat stops tuber formation.
Your potato plants show you exactly what’s wrong. Match your symptom to these 11 problems and fix the right thing — from late blight to scab to hidden viruses.
Learn exactly when to harvest potatoes using five proven signals—skin rub test, vine die-back, and days to maturity by variety—plus curing and storage tips.
Your 15-gallon fabric grow bag can yield 7–13 lbs of potatoes — if you master hilling and know the two-harvest trick most guides skip.