Charlotte Potato Vegetable Seeds, Heirloom French Fingerling Variety for Home Gardeners

Growing Information :

Key Attributes:

Product Name                     : CHARLOTTE POTATO Vegetable Seeds
Quantity                              : Available in packs of 100, 500, or 1000 seeds per pack
Mature Height                     : Potatoes grow underground; plants typically reach a height of 12-18 inches above ground
Light Requirements              : Full sun
Soil Requirements                : Well-drained, loose, sandy loam soil with good organic content. pH should be slightly acidic to neutral (5.0-6.5).
Uses                                    : Edible tubers used for boiling, steaming, baking, and salads.

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 grown from "seed potatoes," which are small tubers with sprouts or "eyes." Ensure each seed potato has at least one or two eyes.
Cut large seed potatoes into smaller pieces, each containing at least one eye. Let cut pieces sit at room temperature for 1-2 days to allow them to dry and form a protective layer.

Sowing:

Plant seed potatoes directly into the garden bed or container after the danger of frost has passed and the soil temperature is consistently above 45°F (7°C).
Dig furrows or holes about 4-6 inches deep and place seed potatoes with the eyes facing upward.
Space seed potatoes about 12-15 inches apart in rows spaced 2-3 feet apart to allow for growth.

Germination:

Potatoes do not grow from seeds but from the tubers themselves. Once planted, the eyes will sprout and develop into potato plants.

Transplanting:

There is no transplanting required for potatoes grown from seed potatoes. They remain in the same location until harvest.

Care and Maintenance:

Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to rot.
Hilling: As potato plants grow, mound soil around the base of the plants to encourage tuber development and protect developing tubers from sunlight, which can turn them green and bitter.
Harvesting: Harvest potatoes when the plants have flowered and the tops begin to yellow and die back. Carefully dig around the plants to avoid damaging the tubers. Allow harvested potatoes to cure in a cool, dark place for a week before storing. 

Happy Gardening!