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

Key Attributes:

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

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:

1. Seed Preparation:

   • Potatoes are typically grown from "seed potatoes," which are small whole potatoes or pieces of larger ones. Each piece should have at least one or two "eyes" (buds).
   • If using whole potatoes, cut them into pieces 1-2 inches in diameter, ensuring each piece has 1-2 eyes.
   • Allow the cut pieces to dry and form a protective layer (callus) for a day or two before planting.

2. Sowing:

   • Plant seed potatoes or pieces directly into the garden bed or containers after the last frost date when soil temperatures are above 45°F (7°C).
   • Dig furrows or individual holes spaced 12-15 inches apart and 3-4 inches deep.
   • Place each seed potato piece with the cut side down (or eyes facing up) and cover with soil.

3. Germination:

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

4. Transplanting:

   • As potatoes grow, mound or "hill up" soil around the base of the plants to encourage tuber formation and protect developing potatoes from exposure to sunlight (which causes greening and bitterness).

Care and Maintenance:

• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season, especially during tuber formation.
• Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to reduce competition for nutrients and water.
• Hilling: Mound soil around the base of the plants as they grow to prevent potatoes from being exposed to sunlight.
• Harvesting: Harvest potatoes when the foliage starts to yellow and die back, typically 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!