Planting and care
How to grow potatoes
When to grow
Cool season · Annual
How to start
Certified seed potatoes
Mature size
18–36 in top growth
Time to harvest
About 70–120 days, cultivar-dependent
Feeding needs
Heavy feeder
Growth habit
Root Crop
Harvest and kitchen use
Boiling, roasting, baking, mashing and soups
Nutrition and garden value
Potassium, vitamin C and fiber when skins are eaten
High-interest underground harvest crop
Common challenges and troubleshooting
Potato beetles, blight, scab and green tubers from light exposure
Safety note
Do not eat green tubers or sprouts