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09 Jun 24, dan (USA - Zone 10a climate)

Etta, Peaceful Valley in Central Calif. is a good place. Although, there may be a place closer to you. Homestead and Chill has articles and other potato resources and advice; they're good people and they have a cat named Badger. [dry humor emoji] This website has the months suggested on 'when' to plant. Dan

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21 Mar 24, Pete (Australia - temperate climate)

Its late March and I am on the NSW Central Coast. My seed potatoes from last year have well and truly sprouted. I have planted a dozen or so, and realising that it is very early, I am curious to see what sort of yeild I will get. Anyone have any advice, or experience with planting spuds so early? Cheers Pete.

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29 Mar 24, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate)

When I harvest potatoes, if I don't get all the potatoes up properly -- then potatoes will grow the following year -- and we get temperatures down to about -10c overnight in the winter here -- and lots of rain in fall..... I actually find it difficult to rid an area of potatoes (in case I want to grow something else there) --- so to me, planting a bit early should not be an issue at all.

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25 Mar 24, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

They should produce a good crop if looked after properly. All seasons vary to some degrees -late maybe early.

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04 Mar 24, Carol Erasmus (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Should potatoes be kept in shade for growing Thanks I live in Capetown Thanks

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24 Feb 24, Calfred Andawe (Australia - tropical climate)

I Need your assistance on how to plant Potatoes in Large scale in dry and Humid climate, full procedures on planting and harvesting

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19 Mar 24, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

30-40mm apart and rows 60mm apart.

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01 Mar 24, Faith Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate climate)

Also -- please provide information about how large - LARGE SCALE is. That is: is this a 10m x 10m --- or a 30m x 30m -- or 100m x 100m -- if your up to tractor size... then you best bet is to talk to whomever is providing the seed potato in your area. They would best know what to broadcast and how to plant.

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29 Feb 24, Faith Celeste Archer (Australia - temperate climate)

Are you looking for SWEET potatoes or regular potatoes ..... I think your climate is better suited for Sweet potatoes -- they are different (different families) and therefore have different instructions: The ideal soil temperature range for planting potatoes is 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit (7 to 10 degrees Celsius). After planting, the ideal temperature for growing potatoes is 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (16 to 21 degrees Celsius). Potatoes do best in fertile, well-drained soils. However, potatoes will grow in many types of soils. Soils that are poorly drained tend to produce poorly shaped potatoes and tuber rot. Potatoes do well across a wide range of pH, but prefer slightly acidic soils; a soil pH of 5.3 to 6.0 is typical for potato production. If your soil is more acidic than this, mixing in wood ash will help raise the pH and make your soil more alkaline. Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are close cousins of morning glory and only distantly related to traditional potatoes. They are tender, so must be protected from frost, and like heat, full sun and regular watering. They crop best at temperatures of 21–26°C (70–80°F) PLEASE CLARIFY which type of potato.

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19 Jan 24, Dot (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

I want to get a crop in and I need to grow them in planter bags. Can I grow them in layers or only one layer per bag?

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