Sarpo Mira Potato Vegetable Seeds, Disease-Resistant Heirloom Vegetable Seeds for Home Gardening Easy to Grow

Potato Seed Growing Guide

Key Features:

• Available Quantities: 100, 500, or 1000 seeds per pack
• Mature Height: N/A (Potatoes grow underground; foliage height varies)
• Sunlight Needs: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter (pH 5.5 to 6.5)
• Uses: Ideal for fresh consumption, boiling, baking, and frying; also excellent for storage

Product Details:

• Germination Rate: High for reliable growth
• Seed Freshness: New seeds for optimal germination
• Sourcing: Sustainably harvested
• Shelf Life: Best planted within 1 year for maximum germination

Planting Instructions

Seed Preparation:

• Potatoes are typically grown from seed potatoes (small whole potatoes or pieces of larger ones).
• Cutting Seed Potatoes: If using large potatoes, cut them into 1-2 inch pieces, each containing at least 1-2 eyes (buds).
• Drying: Allow cut pieces to dry for 1-2 days to form a protective callus over the cuts before planting.

Sowing Instructions:

• Planting Time: Plant seed potatoes after the last frost when soil temperatures are above 45°F (7°C).
• Planting Depth & Spacing: Dig furrows or holes 12-15 inches apart, 3-4 inches deep. Place seed potatoes with the cut side down or eyes facing up, then cover with soil.

Germination:

• Potato plants grow from tubers (seed potatoes), not from traditional seeds.
• Green shoots will appear from the seed potatoes in 2-3 weeks under optimal conditions.

Transplanting & Hilling:

• As plants grow, hill up soil around their base to encourage tuber formation and protect the potatoes from sunlight, which causes greening and bitterness.

Care & Maintenance

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the growing season, especially while tubers are forming.
• Weeding: Remove weeds regularly to reduce competition for nutrients and water.
• Hilling: Continue mounding soil around the base of plants to protect developing potatoes.
• Harvesting: Harvest potatoes when foliage turns yellow and begins to die back. This typically occurs 10-20 weeks after planting, depending on the variety. Gently dig around the plants to avoid damaging the tubers.

Enjoy your harvest of delicious SARPO MIRA potatoes!