Growing Potato

Solanum tuberosum : Solanaceae / the nightshade family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
              P P P P P

(Best months for growing Potato in Australia - cool/mountain regions)

  • P = Plant seed potatoes
  • Plant tuber. Best planted at soil temperatures between 10°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 30 - 40 cm apart
  • Harvest in 15-20 weeks. Dig carefully, avoid damaging the potatoes.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Peas, Beans, Brassicas, Sweetcorn, Broad Beans, Nasturtiums, Marigolds
  • Avoid growing close to: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sunflowers, Tomatoes, Rosemary

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08 Jan 16, Ange (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
What time of the year can you plant pink eyes in a sub tropical area? I'm on the Gold Coast. Thank you
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09 Aug 08, Betty Armstrong (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
When is the best time to plant Potatoes in Brisbane please, how long do they take to produce? and how deep do you need to plant them please, do they need constant watering? Thanking you in anticipation, Betty
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18 Feb 14, Jim Crawford (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can I buy Idaho seeds, all we get are fancy yellow fleshed spuds here in supermarkets and they are VERY inferior to Idahos. I grew up with Idahos and I would dearly love to get hold of some seeds to grow them. I live west of the Devide in southern NSW where it is very hot in summer. Thanks in anticipation. Jim.
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It is fine to use milk crates to grow potatoes. Line the bottom, and sides if it is open sided, with old denim jeans or newspaper to help retain water then put a layer of growing medium and some old manure or compost in the bottom. position your potato 'seeds' and then put a layer of growing medium over them. Keep adding the medium as they emerge until you are at the top. Consistent watering is very important for any container grown vegetables.

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