Hello dear S P R I N G!
those beams of warmth and energy are just fantastic and make me want to plant potatoes – so here we go. The tubers of the nightshade plant are not only nutritious (low-fat, low-carb, great protein, Vit C) but also easy to plant!
All that is needed: a sprouting potato, a rice or flour bag (need to be air and water permeable), about 15 L of soil mixed with compost, and a sunny spot and some love from the potato cultivator (you (o: )
-> roll down the rim of the bag so that enough sun light will be able to reach the plant to photosynthesize
-> add soil (you can use some stones on the bottom for better drainage and ventilation), it should be about 20 cm high
-> plant the potato(es) with the sprouts pointing upward, depth should be around 7 cm
-> once the plant has developed stems and branches, add another layer of soil (roll up the rim accordingly)
-> water once a week (check moisture by sticking finger about 3 cm deep into the soil)
-> ready for harvest (depends on variety!!!) in the fall when the leaves start turning yellow