Choose certified seed potatoes or healthy sprouted potatoes
Select a sunny location with 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily
Use loose, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Prepare containers, grow bags, raised beds, or garden rows
Cut large seed potatoes into pieces with at least one eye each
Let cut pieces dry for 1 to 2 days before planting
Plant seed potatoes 4 to 6 inches deep
Space plants about 12 inches apart
Keep rows or containers wide enough for hilling
Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist
Add soil or mulch around stems as plants grow
Hill potatoes when stems reach 6 to 8 inches tall
Repeat hilling every 2 to 3 weeks
Feed with a balanced fertilizer if needed
Remove weeds regularly
Watch for pests and diseases
Stop watering when tops begin to yellow and die back
Harvest new potatoes after flowering if desired
Harvest mature potatoes when foliage has died back
Dig carefully to avoid damaging tubers
Cure harvested potatoes in a cool, dark, ventilated place
Store potatoes in a cool, dark, dry location