Information and discussion for successfully cultivating potatoes, the world's fourth largest crop.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Santa Clara CA
Posts: 1,125
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I harvested about 5-6 pounds from three cuttings/pieces planted on Feb. 20. I'm pretty sure this variety is Russian Banana. I lightly steamed some of them lastnight and tossed them with melted butter and seasoned salt. They were delicious. Not bad for a first timer. I'll probably try a few new varieties next time around and I'm completely open to suggestions. Anybody know if you can grow potatoes in the fall?
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Lakeland FL
Posts: 74
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I grow potatoes here in Florida in the winter and again in the fall. I grow early types 90 days to 120 days. Red Pontiac does well
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Martinez, CA
Posts: 92
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Look good Damon. I've been wanting to start myself a little tater patch. I'm thinkin maybe the leftover parts of the Totes from my Earthtainers might make a good little container.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2007
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Brian- Ya thats exactly what I did. Used the left over cut outs from the swc's. I laid it on top of some hard clay soil and just kept filling to the top as the taters grew. It took up hardly any room.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Martinez, CA
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Excellent Damon
I wil definetay be trying my luck next year!
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