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Solanum tuberosum
Also known as: Patatas, Patata, Papa, Irish Potato
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Plant certified seed potatoes (whole small tubers or cut pieces with 1-2 eyes each) about 10-15 cm deep in loose, fertile soil once soil has warmed and frost risk has passed. Space plants about 30 cm apart in rows 60-75 cm apart. Hill soil or mulch around stems as they grow to encourage more tuber formation and protect developing tubers from sunlight (which causes greening). Keep soil consistently moist, especially during tuber set and bulking, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Reduce watering as foliage yellows near harvest, and harvest once plants die back, curing tubers in a cool, dark, dry place before storage.
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Watch for Colorado potato beetles, aphids, and flea beetles which damage foliage; late blight and early blight fungal diseases can devastate leaves and tubers in wet conditions, so ensure good airflow and avoid overhead watering late in the day. Scab and blackleg can affect tuber quality in poorly drained or overly alkaline soil. Rotate planting location each year to reduce soil-borne disease buildup, and avoid planting near tomatoes or other nightshades which share pests and diseases.