Potato

Solanum tuberosum

Solanum

Solanaceae

Edibles & Herbs

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

Potatoes thrive in loose, well-draining soil with full sun and consistent moisture, especially once tubers begin to form. Hill soil up around the base of the plant as it grows to protect developing tubers from sunlight. Harvest when foliage begins to yellow and die back, typically 70–120 days after planting.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

12″

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply To Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged; Increase Frequency During Tuber Formation

Soil pH

7.5 – 8

Temperature

-25° – 85°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Argentina Northwest

Argentina South

Assam

Bangladesh

Belgium

Bolivia

Chile Central

Chile North

Chile South

Colombia

Dominican Republic

East European Russia

East Himalaya

Ecuador

France

Great Britain

Haiti

Hawaii

Illinois

India

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

Safety & Use

🍳 Culinary

🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 12, 2017 by 1 (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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