Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Solanums
Potato growing guide
The world's most important vegetable crop. Grown from seed potatoes rather than seeds. Incredibly productive — a 1m² bed can yield 5kg+.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
14-28 daysGermination
70-120 daysHarvest
30 cmSpacing
10 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
2.5 cm/weekWater
5-6pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Apr - Aug | Apr - Aug | Jul - Nov |
| Subtropical | Mar - Jul | Mar - Jul | Jun - Oct |
| Mediterranean | Feb - Jun | Feb - Jun | May - Sep |
| Temperate | Feb - Jun | Feb - Jun | May - Sep |
| Cool | Feb - May | Feb - May | May - Aug |
| Arid | Mar - Jun | Mar - Jun | Jun - Sep |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Potato should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Potato after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Do not eat raw potato. Harvest sound tubers and discard green or damaged pieces.
Cooked
Boil, roast, bake, mash, steam, fry, add to soups, curries, frittatas, or tray bakes.
Store / preserve
Cure and store in a cool dark place, or cook then freeze as mash, wedges, or soups.
Try: Roast potatoes, Mash, Potato curry, Garden potato salad.
Good companions
Corn, Beans, Cabbage, Marigold, Horseradish
Avoid near
Tomato, Cucumber, Squash, Sunflower, Fennel
Growing note
Earth up plants when 20cm tall to increase yield and prevent green potatoes.
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