Choose healthy, firm potatoes with several well-developed eyes
Let the potatoes sit in a cool, bright place for a few days to encourage sprouting
Cut large potatoes into pieces so each piece has at least one or two eyes
Allow cut pieces to dry and form a callus for 1 to 2 days
Prepare loose, well-drained soil in a sunny location
Plant the potato pieces 3 to 4 inches deep with the eyes facing up
Space the pieces about 12 inches apart in rows 2 to 3 feet apart
Cover the planted pieces with soil
Water lightly after planting
Add more soil around the stems as the plants grow
Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy
Harvest when the plants yellow and die back