Growing Potato

Solanum tuberosum : Solanaceae / the nightshade family

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
						P	P	P	P	P

(Best months for growing Potato in Australia - temperate regions)

P = Plant seed potatoes

Plant tuber. Best planted at soil temperatures between 50°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 12 - 16 inches apart
Harvest in 15-20 weeks. Dig carefully, avoid damaging the potatoes.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Peas, Beans, Brassicas, Sweetcorn, Broad Beans, Nasturtiums, Marigolds
Avoid growing close to: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sunflowers, Tomatoes, Rosemary

Your comments and tips

12 Aug 13, toby (Australia - temperate climate): I always use potatoes that were bought from the market.Ijust leave a few in the window until they shoot,then cut them in about four pieces leaving a shoot on each.
Reply or Post a new comment
03 Aug 13, leanne (Australia - cool/mountain climate): If your potatoes are still in the ground and light has turned the tops green are they still alright to cover with earth or should you throw them away?
Reply or Post a new comment
16 Aug 13, Judy K. (Australia - temperate climate): Do not eat the green potato, it is toxic.
Reply or Post a new comment
28 Jul 13, Anita (Australia - temperate climate): ? Can I grow potatoes in my garden with just home compost ? I do this but they grow slow ,can you tell me if this is o k Thank you ANITA
Reply or Post a new comment
30 Jul 13, (Australia - temperate climate): IS IT OK TO USE BLOOD & BONE ON MY POTATOES ?
Reply or Post a new comment
17 Sep 13, Catherine (Australia - temperate climate): YES, IT IS. MIX IT UP WITH THE SOIL.
Reply or Post a new comment
21 Jul 13, [email protected] (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I planted my potatoes at the end of may they have flowered how long before I can dig them up. .'i remember when in Ireland mum said it was about 3 months ,usually until the top "withered. Please advise me
Reply or Post a new comment
14 Jul 13, SueBateson (Australia - temperate climate): Your potatoes will eventually grow through. It is a little cool yet but they will take off as soon as it warms up a bit,you will be eating them by Christmas. 30cm is a little deep, 15cm is enough really but deeper means as the plant grows upwards it will send off more roots and shoots which equals more potatoes in the end. If they are planted more shallow you can add mulch and just leave a leaf or two uncovered, do this every month or so until they are hilled up, flower and die down, then just spread it out to harvest them rather than digging down 30cm.
Reply or Post a new comment
13 Jul 13, Kyria (Australia - temperate climate): I'm growing my first crop atm and think I've done it ll wrong! I started with planting potatoes that have sprouted in about 25-30cm deep.. It's been a good two weeks and haven't had any sign of life... What are you thoughts?
Reply or Post a new comment
03 Jul 13, vivianne (Australia - cool/mountain climate): It is july 3rd 2013, i am planning to plant potatoes in bags out of the frost. Will they grown. oh yes i am in katoomba nsw 2780
Reply or Post a new comment

Showing 351 - 360 of 562 comments

See comments for all plants

Ask a question or post a comment or advice about Potato

Your name

Where are you?

Email address

Please provide your email address if you are hoping for a reply

Your question, comment or advice

All comments are reviewed before displaying on the site, so your posting will not appear immediately

Gardenate

Keep your garden growing - see what to plant right now

Growing Potato

Solanum tuberosum : Solanaceae / the nightshade family

Your comments and tips

Ask a question or post a comment or advice about Potato

Gardenate

Keep your garden growing - see what to plant right now

Growing Potato

Solanum tuberosum : Solanaceae / the nightshade family

Your comments and tips

Ask a question or post a comment or advice about Potato

Become A Supporter!

Planting Reminders