Posted by Janicholson on March 15, 2020 at 15:15:17 from (24.240.46.228):
In Reply to: Planting potatoes posted by Rick n ohio on March 15, 2020 at 14:56:22:
My grandpa's method: Spade up an area about 36 inches in diameter (clay ground). Use a garden rake to mellow out an area as round as the rake is long. Place a cut slice with a good EYE or sprout on this surface. Put granular fertilizer in a circle at least 6 inches away from the cutting, (no more than a fist full). Mound up soil to 3 inches deep and tapering all around to a 3 foot diameter. Water about a gallon. The mounds should be edge to edge and the same apart. The tire method does work, but can result in many smalls. Start as above and place a used tire over the plant as it grows to 10 inches. Put soil in to the top of the new tire. Narrow tires are better than wide! wait until the growth is again above the tire substantially, and put on another. I would put on no more than 3 tires such that the plant has a chance to grow a solid leaf and stem structure. The buried stems develop roots when covered, and because this enhances nutrient absorption, the plant thrives. Good luck. Jim
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