Planting Fingerling Potatoes

Planting fingerling potatoes
If all conditions are ideal, you may harvest about five to 10 potatoes per plant for your gardening efforts.
How long does it take to grow fingerling potatoes?
Some gardeners begin growing fingerling potatoes in summer for a fall harvest that can be kept throughout the winter months. This works well for folks that live in warmer regions, but for those in colder areas, plant them in early spring. They take 120 days from planting to harvest.
Do you cut fingerlings before planting?
It is not necessary to cut your fingerling potatoes you can plant them whole. Each piece should have at least 2 to 3 eyes per disk. After cutting your fingerlings let the cut surfaces callus over before planting, usually a day or while sprouting.
Can I plant store bought fingerling potatoes?
The safest way to grow store bought potatoes is to grow them in pots or containers. By growing them in containers, you are able to easily throw out the soil and plant material if blight occurs. This will reduce the risk of potato blight and other diseases spreading through your garden soil.










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