Choose healthy seed potatoes or organic potatoes with visible eyes
Let the potatoes sprout in a cool, bright place for 1 to 2 weeks
Cut large potatoes into pieces with at least 1 to 2 eyes per piece
Let cut pieces dry for 1 to 2 days before planting
Prepare loose, well-draining soil in a sunny location
Plant potato pieces 4 to 6 inches deep with eyes facing up
Space pieces 12 inches apart in rows 2 to 3 feet apart
Water lightly after planting
Keep soil evenly moist, not soggy
Add soil or mulch around stems as plants grow
Continue hilling until the plant is 6 to 8 inches tall above the soil
Remove weeds regularly
Feed with a balanced fertilizer if needed
Harvest new potatoes after flowering
Harvest mature potatoes when foliage turns yellow and dies back
Dig carefully to avoid damaging tubers
Cure harvested potatoes in a dark, dry place for 1 to 2 weeks
Store potatoes in a cool, dark, ventilated place