Seed Potato - Sapphire (500g Bag)

PLANT

• In colder climates, chitting potatoes can give you a head start. Place them in trays or old egg cartons with eyes facing up, and keep them in a cool, bright place until they develop thick, sturdy shoots.
• Potatoes can be planted whole or cut into sections with at least two eyes each. Allow cut sections to air dry for a day before planting.
• Prepare soil to be weed-free, well-draining, and rich in organic matter. You can plant directly in the ground or use a potato grow bag.

GROW

• Once the soil warms, new shoots should appear within 2-3 weeks.
• When shoots reach 15 cm tall, mound straw and soil over them, leaving just the tops exposed. This promotes the formation of new tubers.
• Continue mounding as the shoots grow until the mounds reach 30 cm tall and the foliage covers the soil surface.

CARE

• To harvest young potatoes, gently dig around the base of the plant to check their size. For mature potatoes, wait until the vines begin to die.
• Remove excess soil from freshly harvested potatoes, then lay them out in a cool, dim room covered with cloth or towels to block out sunlight.
• Cure potatoes for 7-10 days; this will dry the skins, heal small wounds, and thicken the skins for better storage.
• Once cured, store potatoes in a cool, dry, and dark place.

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