See Also
Potato 101: What you need to know about planting garden tubersPotato – Master Gardener Association of San Diego CountyPotatoesGrowing PotatoesUC Links
How to grow: Potatoes, UC Davis Vegetable Research and Information Center
Pest management: Potato cultural tips, pests, and diseases
The Basics
When to plant: February–April (possibly May)
Harvest window
- Potatoes usually mature 90—120 days after planting (depending on the variety).
- You can harvest a few at a time and leave the rest until you are ready to eat them. When you "rob" potatoes—for smaller, more tender potatoes—be careful not to damage the plant.
- Harvest remaining potatoes when the plants wilt and turn brown.
Care overview
- As the plants grow, mound the soil around the plants until at least 6" of the plants are covered.
- Maintain soil cover for tubers as they expand. Tubers exposed tolight may have bitter-tasting green areasand should not be eaten.
- Potatoes are sensitive to soil moisture. Maintaina consistent soil moisture as much as possible.
More links
- Growing Potatoes Organically,Basics From Seed To Storage
Recommended Varieties for Santa Clara County*
Bintje, Caribe, Rose Finn Apple, Yukon Gold
* Many other varieties may also do well here in Santa Clara County. This list is based on UC Master Gardener trials, taste tests, and feedback from local growers.
