Choose a potato variety suitable for your climate and growing season
Select certified seed potatoes
Cut seed potatoes into pieces with 1–2 eyes each (optional if using whole small seed potatoes)
Let cut pieces dry and callus for 1–2 days
Fill a pot with about 4–6 inches of potting mix
Plant seed pieces 4–6 inches deep, eyes up
Space seed pieces a few inches apart in the pot
Water thoroughly until excess drains
Place the pot in full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily)
Keep soil evenly moist, not waterlogged
As plants grow, add more potting mix gradually to cover stems (repeat as they grow)
Fertilize every 3–4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer or potato-specific fertilizer
Remove weeds and keep the top of the soil covered as plants develop
Keep an eye out for pests and diseases; treat promptly if detected
Stop adding soil when plants are about fully developed
Harvest when plants flower and begin to yellow, or when foliage dies back (typically 70–120 days depending on variety)
To harvest, gently tip the pot or dig carefully to avoid damaging tubers
Cure harvested potatoes in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place for 1–2 weeks before storage
Store cured potatoes in a cool, dark, humid environment with good airflow