Planting Seed Potatoes in 7 Simple Steps – With Video

Katie shows you how to easily plant seed potatoes in her home garden at the Howard Homestead in seven simple steps.

0:06 – Cut and allow to heal and callous

1:03 – Pick out appropriate planning location

1:18 – Amend your soil

1: 28 – Dig a trench

1:35 – Place potatoes in trench

1:46 – Cover with soil

2:00 – Mound 2-3 times per growing season

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