Carolus Potatoes Vegetable seeds , Heirloom Variety for Home Gardening, High Yield, Easy to Grow

Growing Information :

Key Attributes:

Product Name               : CAROLUS POTATOES Vegetable Seeds
Quantity                         : Available in packs of 100, 500, or 1000 seeds per pack
Mature Height                : Potatoes grow underground; foliage typically grows up to 18-24 inches tall
Light Requirements        : Full sun
Soil Requirements           : Loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter with a pH of 5.0 to 6.5
Uses                                 : Edible tubers for cooking and consumption

Product Details:

Germination Rate               : High, ensuring reliable growth
Seed Freshness                   : New seeds, ensuring optimal germination
Origin                                  : Sustainably sourced
Shelf Life                              : Best planted within 1 year for maximum germination

Planting Instructions:

Seed Preparation:

Potatoes are typically planted using "seed potatoes" (potato tubers) rather than seeds. Ensure your seed potatoes are firm and free from disease.
Cut larger seed potatoes into pieces with at least one eye (sprout) per piece. Allow cut pieces to dry and form a protective layer (callus) before planting.

Sowing:

Plant seed potatoes in early spring after the danger of frost has passed and the soil temperature reaches about 45-50°F (7-10°C).
Dig trenches or individual holes about 4-6 inches deep and 12-18 inches apart in rows spaced 2-3 feet apart.
Place seed potatoes with the sprouted side facing up.

Germination:

Potato plants do not grow from seeds but from the planted tubers (seed potatoes). Once planted, tubers will sprout and grow into new plants.

Transplanting:

There is no transplanting needed for potatoes. Once planted, they will grow in place until harvest.

Care and Maintenance:

Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during the period when tubers are forming (about 2-3 weeks after flowering).
Hilling: As potato plants grow, mound soil around the base of the plants to encourage more tuber formation and protect developing tubers from sunlight, which can turn them green and bitter.
Weed Control: Keep the area around potato plants weed-free to reduce competition for nutrients and water.
Harvesting: Harvest potatoes when the plants have died back and the skins of the tubers are set. Gently dig them up using a garden fork to avoid damaging the tubers.

Happy Gardening!