How to Grow Potatoes? Tips and Tricks!

[@fireflydreams1791]

As far as the "sales" comment made to you, I appreciate the products you offer and explain. Some people tend to forget that not all of us sit at a computer or stare at a screen all day so you informing the public, especially the new gardeners, is a service that is necessary. If you have a new product, I learn about it from your videos because I admit I do not get on the internet 16 hours a day. Just know that the vast majority appreciate all that Hoss Tools does. Most truly are grateful for the information and that is why we tune in. This show helped me decide on which potato to order from you guys this year so I am glad you showcased that in the video. The old goat is in the bowl behind Greg. Great show as always. Thank you for your hard work. To the grumpsters....Bless your little heart.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks a lot.

[@tambrasmith9707]

YES

[@rogerfranks6705]

I think it’s a great idea to have Mama Hoss’s Grandmother on the show. There is no education like we can obtain from our elders. My Parents used to tell me about things they did to save and skimp during the Great Depression. We could all learn a lot from this generation. The generation that saved this nation. Please have her on the show! We can weed through any craziness! Stay warm.

[@cathymccall9846]

As generous as you all are with teachings and learnings about garden life, you most certainly have a right to "sell" your wares whatever form they take. Thank you!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

So nice of you

[@joerodriguez9331]

Just keep doin what you're doin! This is your livelihood. Both the business aspect and the best dad gum garden show on the internet. I don't see any other company out there doing what yall do. You invite us into your lives and share your passion, experience, and expertise. Why wouldn't you promote your products with the amount of people you reach. Now, if you talk 80% sales and 20% gardening I might speak to that. Anyway, that's my 4 cents. Again, keep it up love y'all!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

I appreciate that!

[@bgatlin5918]

Ditto!

[@sarahdowner4806]

I LOVE that you guys talk about and show how to use your products. It shows that you believe in what you're selling, and I love getting the extra tips on the plants and tools, and even cooking! I hope you don't let one disgruntled commenter get to you.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks so much!!

[@ChaosOrZen]

Continue to "sell". It's part of the job and a valuable part of your content. You are very honest with your harvest wrap up so I feel like I can trust what you sell.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

I appreciate that!

[@valmiron4360]

I think you guys are doing a Great job. 👍 I love hearing about your products, from tools to socks to potatoes! We are a small produce farm in southwest Oregon. We love your tools. Made in the USA they are simply high quality. And ingenious, practical & easy to use. I always look forward to your podcast! 😊

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@teresahix5658]

Yes yall please give us the opportunity to meet your grandma in her 90’s. What a blessing it would be. ❤❤

[@lukegumaer]

I'm in zone 5 in upstate NY and I planted my first potato crop last year right in the middle of April and I harvested in September and had a pretty good crop for my first time. I wouldn't be close to where I am with my garden (coming up on my third year) without Hoss tools and videos! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks a lot.

[@Er-sv5tn]

Wow, we plant in February in zone 7 Oklahoma

[@welchfarmnc]

Greg t I think your shows has a great balance between sales and education. Thanks for your time

[@gardeningwithhoss]

I appreciate that!

[@Keith_Alamond]

Good evening my Hoss peeps!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for joining us tonight!

[@amandarogers6323]

Thank you for all the tips and sales notifications. Old Goat is behind Greg in the black bowl.

[@jimoyler1780]

Country ham biscuits and red eye gravy! Can't beat it!!

[@tpen891]

LOL Old Goat is in the black bowl behind Mr. Greg. On a side note I love it when you guys spend the time to talk about the seeds that you get in. I have tried a number of new plants because of it.

[@susanbergling8781]

Zone 6 here & my dad always planted potatoes on St. Patricks Day (March 17). I try to get in the ground before April 1st. I see the old goat behind Gregs right shoulder.

[@emilyk1160]

Did us dirty, Greg!! West coaster here and I would never plant a potato cut side up 😂 btw, I enjoy hearing about the seeds y’all sell! Helps make choices easier.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching!

[@tambrasmith9707]

My onions that I planted in my lazy garden look good … I didn’t cover them , I couldn’t believe it … I put syrup buckets over my cabbage , broccoli & cauliflower and they seem to be good.. we were in the teens in Central Texas for 4 nites

[@maryvt3075]

I’m going to try growing potatoes in grow bags this year. Old goat is in a bowl behind Mr. Hoss

[@robertmarino2158]

Andy & Megan on true grit appalachen way do a great job on their u - tube , they talk about both of you , at Hoss tools , seeds & more . Enjoy everyone , stay safe .

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Wow, thank you!

[@robertmarino2158]

Sheila does a great job preparing foods for the show , she is amazing , I learn alot from her , she has to be a outstanding cook , what talent she has , stay safe , enjoy !

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks so much

[@terresatate3693]

I pre- ordered my seed potatoes through you, and I’ve never grown them before and know nothing about them. Learning on the go 😊

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Wonderful! Thanks for joining us tonight!

[@tennesseegregario7253]

Hope you have a bumper crop. They're fairly trouble free to grow. My biggest problem is the timing of planting, trying to find a time when the soil is dry enough to work up. I'm going to put a tarp out well in advance of planting this year.

[@terresatate3693]

@@tennesseegregario7253 I’m putting mine in grow bags because my HOA doesn’t allow much. I am hoping to design and establish a raised garden bed kitchen garden over the next year though. I’m just learning as I go 😁

[@brendamilner9066]

I like your honesty about what varieties are tried and true so to speak and which ones are new and maybe somewhat untested by your customers.

[@rachelstrahan2486]

👍 I believe what the lady said about the small eye of the potato because my mom said something similar to me when I was a kid. That I could plant the small piece of potato we were peeling and it would grow another potato plant.

[@bartsexton1652]

Another tip with folks that has a back that likes to hurt from binding over to plant potatoes. Go to Lowe’s and get you a grip and grab it’s the best picker upper you find . The way I do it I take my bucket with my cut taters and pick up what I can hold and then take the grabber with my other hand and grab it eyes up and set it in the hole . Then cover . So easy and your back will thank you

[@carleenjackson8692]

I plant my potatoes before or on Good Friday. I was taught to plant potatoes during the full moon in a water sign. Have had success with them. I live in Leo, Indiana north of Fort Wayne.

[@terrystanley1558]

I never gardened until I got sick.found hoss tools and can't say how much I love you all and everything you do

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Wow, thank you

[@chemteachingfarmer]

We are freezing up here in West Tennessee! I am SO ready for warm weather...honestly I'm ready for warm weather about right after Christmas! Already had the sinus crud and hope you guys feel better real soon. Saw the Old Goat sitting in a bowl behind Mr. Hoss, he must be warm in there! Been away from watching the show for a while, but glad to be back.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Welcome back

[@StubbsMillingCo.]

We just chit in the kitchen, in the yard, with friends and family. We chit anywhere and everywhere! 😂😂 We Just planted our Red seed potatoes today!!! More than likley we will be planting more by the end of February.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Love it!!

[@stancm87]

I would love to hear Grandmas stories.

[@mikemiller209]

I'm in 5B and i plant on St Patrick's day if the ground isn't wet and i've had to cover mine many times over the years and i usually throw in another row a couple months later that i leave in the ground and dig as needed even into December

[@derek7837]

Great show! The old goat is behind Mr. Hoss on the bottom shelf in the drill hopper.

[@tlnelson7598]

The old goat is in the seed hopped on the bottom shelf behind Hoss. Can't wait to get my potato order.

[@maconbacon8215]

I see the old goat in the black bowl behind Greg. I have started a few seeds this week: Lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, and spinach. I think I will try some potatoes in my garden this year. I like the Yukon gold. I do have some covers on my collards and celery and chard. I hope it will survive the 18 degrees coming this week. No covers on my onions, garlic, and carrots.

[@andraroberts9029]

The old goat is in the black bowl behind Greg. Please be salesy. That's how I learn about the new items you have and their benefits. You are doing all of us a service.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks

[@danwelker-z8k]

Hey guys, really enjoy watching and learning. Just retired this past summer and, well I need all the help I can get with my garden. Thanks abunch. Oh yeah, The Goats behind Greg in the bowl.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Good luck!

[@almostoily7541]

I just got another order from y'all. I was so excited I took a picture when I was still in my car at the post office. I sent it to my family that I grow with. Lol Y'all sell the type of corn and tomatoes my father in law grew, so my hubby likes to grow because his dad did. I may have threw a few more seeds on the order I wanted, too 😂 I'm particular about salesy-ness. I think y'all are very easy to listen to. I think since the videos are under your business name, I'd kinda expect even more. Anyway, I know you have to do what the people want so you can get the information to them about how to grow food. I actually had a lady at the post office that asked me if sweet potato grew above or below the ground. I said they grow like regular potatoes but with long vines. She said sooo.... above ground on vines? We live rural now. Like a 2A school with only one campus for all grades. No stop lights... People need to know how their food is grown at least. I wish everyone would pick just one thing and plant one thing to understand a little of what farmers do.

[@shawnnagarner3551]

Thank you for this video, potatoes are something I am trying next. I did have some success with store bought ones, but they rotted on me. Loved the west coast comment, gave me a good chuckle. Ol goat is in the bowl behind Mr. HOSS. Hope you feel better soon.

[@Silkansha]

Y’all keep doing what you’re doing. Merch is important and some of us get most of all we get from you, merch and growing information! The old goat is in a black square container behind Greg’s right shoulder.

[@MarciPrice-cl6eq]

I've grown potatoes in laundry baskets, lined with paper grocery bags, filled with soil, compost. I start with about 12"...when the plant gets about 4" tall, I add more, soil, compost. I use around 10 chits per basket...1 year I got almost 15#'s per basket!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Awesome

[@nancyplank1651]

Thank you Mr. Greg and Mrs. Sheila for all your good knowledge and sharing!! God Bless!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Our pleasure!

[@kimrodgers5895]

I always grow red Potomac, Kennebec and Yukon gold potatoes here in southwest Arkansas. I row them and plant some in stacked tires.(works great)My dad saves the middle of the potato to eat when he cuts the eyes.My grandparents thought it wasteful to use the whole potato to plant. The old goat is behind Greg's shoulder on the shelf.

[@yourmorninglatte2561]

The old goat is in the black bowl. Daniel & Helena Shelton in Klein Texas. We’ve tried growing sweet potato in containers. Never got a potato. We got some reds and Yukon but they were small.

[@mjraiburn]

The old goat is in the black bowl or pail behind Greg's right arm.. Really enjoy the show.

[@jimbillingsley8274]

I too can not wait until tomato planting time. Hope you sale the plugs again this year. Had my best tomato harvest ever last year with Hossinators plugs for Hoss!

[@natashacrystal6490]

The greenhouse AND sitting area!

[@billgraham5609]

Too salesey 😂😂. I’m with Momma Hoss I get it. Got 6” of snow and down to 0 degrees here in TN. Old goat on bottom shelf in the bowl.

[@karenzorn773]

You both are just the best at what you bring to the table(no pun intended 🤣) Keep up what your doing, We gardeners and growers love it.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ritahunter3177]

Old goat is in black bowl behind Greg. 1:52

[@Frankie_902]

Greg, Delsym is terrific for cough. It will suppress that cough for at least 12 hours. Just thought I'd share that with you. I've just got over that winter crud myself.

[@deebirdwell2051]

Hi there! I see the Old goat behind Greg on bottom shelf in a black bowl.

[@jimmypayne6319]

Great show as always. I’ve got some leftover potatoes that have started sprouting and I plan to get them in the ground shortly along with the seed potatoes I have on order from Hoss. The old goat is over Greg’s shoulder in the dark bowl.

[@venidamcdaniel1913]

We got another foot of snow and single digit temps coming. It’s starting now and running into Sunday morning.

[@apiecemaker1163]

Sheila, try browning some onions in butter. Then add canned chicken, kernel corn, and two jars of butter (Lima) beans. It is a simple hearty supper with cornbread.

[@susanoswalt1169]

Old goat is in bk bowl behind Hoss bottom shelf

[@ChristinesBackyardGarden]

Thank you all the information. I was worried that I was late on ordering potatoes. I can't wait for this cold weather to end. The old goat is in the black bowl behind Greg. 😊

[@janiceryerson2882]

Can't wait to grow my potatoes. I am excited . I see the old goat behind. Greg's head eat a bucket black bucket.

[@Floridabossgirl]

I grow them in food grade buckets here in central Florida!!

[@keranhumble6782]

The Old Goat is behind Greg on the bottom shelf. I've got to order some seeds soon!

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

Up here on the S. Cumberland Plateau we've been shut down for over two days, roads closed off the mountain.🫤 Even I-24 over Monteagle was closed for a while. We had -4 during the snow and now we have two mornings of 3-5 lows, and this is S. TN. In 7a S. Cumberland Plateau TN don't plant potatoes until the end of March first of April. Looks like the Old Goat is in that ash bucket behind Pappa Hoss.

[@lindabranch8294]

Yes Yes on the collards

[@sheilaburwell2168]

I tried the straw method last year. It was really interesting. They did great and it was fun watching people’s reaction. The Old Goat is behind Greg in the black container on the bottom shelf.

[@HittHomestead]

Goat is right over Mr. Greg’s shoulder on the shelf in a bowl. ❤

[@monkeyfoodgarden]

Thank y'all. Going to try potatoes again this year didn't have much luck last time since they were washed out by rain. Mr old goat is in the bowl behind Mr Hoss. Wishing y'all a blessed evening.

[@mikemiller209]

Check your weather before you plant because you don't water in taters you need at least a week of dry weather so they start to root if it's wet the seed taters will rot

[@bettyp.8177]

Keep doing what you are doing, no matter what. Love growing potatoes...like treasure hunting, full of surprises. The old goat is behind Greg in the black bowl...or is that a seed hopper attachment.👍

[@Lucontheman]

My friend just plants the eye and and does great

[@sheila219]

I keep trying to do potato im just not having luck. Ill have to try buying seed potatoes. Time to buy our seeds. Collards are great after a freeze. Yummy

[@vanessabledsoe8596]

Great show! The Ole goat is behind Greg on the bottom row of the shelf in the black bowl.

[@dannybennett7483]

Glad you add those sales pitches. I started a very few tomatoes seeds last week. Next day you had your tomato special video on and I said, I got to get more seeds. So tomorrow Friday I will be at Hoss Tool to get some seeds, little confused on which ones I will get and after watching that episode 3 times, I have now chosen all of them.... See I enjoyed the show and I made sure that your expertise sold me on the variety that I picked. Great job Greg! Old goat looks tired laying in the black bowl behind Mr. Hoss

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sounds great.

[@janebadon3988]

Thank you for this timely video. I’m excited by the purple potatoes!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You are so welcome!

[@angelasorbelli2009]

Love it! So bad with taters, need every ounce of help you can give. ❤ The Ole Goat was peeking out behind Hoss's shoulder (in the black kettle) and my husband wants to know when Momma Hoss was replaced by Janice Joplin 😂 We love ya'll and you are beautiful Momma Hoss!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

thanks

[@thewildingslanding]

My first order of the year came today. I'll be planting on Saturday...and placing another order soon!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks, Welcome to the Hoss Family

[@thewildingslanding]

@@gardeningwithhoss I'm a long time customer, I just haven't placed an order recently. I asked for money for seeds for my birthday. My son replied, "Don't you mean money for Hoss seeds??" LOL!

[@agapefield]

You keep doing you! I appreciate your information! If someone doesn't appreciate what y'all say or how you talk about what you have for sale they can go watch some other videos!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thank you,

[@sheraldtaylor1297]

I am getting excited to get dirty in the spring and summer garden. I know it is fast approaching and my seed potatoes will be here before I know it. I love your informative videos including the ones on products and seeds.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sounds great!

[@backyardcardinals]

We just gave away most of our collard harvest. There is more to come but we gave it away before we could even eat any. We are behind on ordering our seed potatoes. Several places are already out of Red Norlands. Regarding YT telling you are trying to sell things too much. I'm thinking that's part of what you do so just tell them , "thanks," and keep doing what you do. I'll still watch. There's a tone of info to learn from you. Ok, now to the old goat. He's in the thing on the bottom shelf behind Gregg's right shoulder.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for joining us tonight!

[@wendycutter9933]

Love all things HOSS!! ❤

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks Wendy

[@rodneytapley1066]

OLD goat is behind Greg in the hoss seeder adaptor

[@Shelzbells]

Great show you guys. I'm in the beginning stages of planning what I will be planting this spring. It's been so darn cold its hard to believe planting is just around the corner. I saw the old goat hunkered down in the black bowl over Gregs shoulder.

[@anitabaldwin2176]

Hi from Stan and Anita Baldwin AniStan Acres. Old Goat is behind Hoss shoulder on bottom shelf in bowl

[@davidward1259]

We say 12.7 degrees here in McDonough, GA (zone 8A). Still have 2 nights in the teens at the first of the week and it warms back up. We harvested everything except the onions as they are nowhere ready. Next few days will show what damage was done, or not. Well the Ole Goat is thinking he might still be on vacation. Leaning back in a container behind Greg on the bottom shelf like he's in a hot tub. Guess he's waiting on someone to fill the container with warm water and hand him a fruity drink with an umbrella. We have a few varieties of potatoes I saved from last season that will be planted this year (Yukon Gold, Red Norland, Charlotte, and fingerling). I'm also adding Rose Gold to my varieties for this year, as I've never tried them before and see good reports on this one. Yukon Gold is a favorite for us also! As to planting them, in our area (zone 8A) we often have a few days in the first 10 to 15 days of February where the temps dip into the teens again. So I usually plant ours the latter part of February (but keep the weather forecast in mind and adapt as needed). The other weather concern is a big rain spell which might cause them to rot before they get going. Oh, My!!!! Now Greg, you have to be very careful when you talk about "Chit" and "Chitting". I was laughing so hard at that part of the video!!! I also don't put our potatoes on drip irrigation. If we don't get rain and I think the soil is drying out, I just hit them with the hose and hand water. Everything else is on drip on a timer and gets fertigated via the drip - Potatoes are manually fertilized also. I did try the grocery store potato one time (nice big baking potato). I made sure to wash it well in case there was any growth inhibitor sprayed on it. It grew, but the potatoes were all very small (but a lot of them). I think that is due to our weather and that variety being better suited for another region of the country. I just buy seed potatoes.

[@terresatate3693]

Goat is in the brown bowl on the bottom shelf behind Mr. Hoss 😊

[@jessicacurbelo3873]

Please do announce all you do sell and when we can order. All your advice is good as well. I think there is a good balance.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks

[@lawrencebeeles6738]

Got down to 1degree here central ark didn't lose much growing in hightunnel

[@christystone6224]

I’m in zone 6, we don’t plant till after Mother’s Day, to be safe.

[@rickthelian2215]

Potato time😁 Ruth Stout Method Mama Hoss😊 The Old Goat is having a nap in the black bowl lower shelf behind Greg.😊 I like the Starbucks coffee myself😊

[@melissavisconti89]

You guys have me excited for taters! I grow them every year hands down my favorite part of the garden. Ole goat is behind Big Hoss in the seed spreader. Feel better soon Big Hoss!

[@natashacrystal6490]

Well y’all always make me hungry! But keep on telling us about what you grow and how you prepare it. Everything always sounds and looks so good.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We will!

[@lyleopdahl8804]

Momma Hoss, Love me some biscuits, my wife has been recently making biscuits with her sour dough discard, Off The Chain Good! Thanks great show

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sounds great!

[@Swrqltr]

I need this I plant seed potatoes every year in buckets and I get lots of greenery but not many potatoes

[@kayb7415]

Old goat is lounging in the bowl behind Greg!! 😊

[@idahohoosier8989]

Is that old goat on the bottom shelf behind Mr Hoss? I couldn't see it clearly enough but that's the only thing I can guess at. Blessings, julie

[@lindayoung6882]

I promote your business every chance I get! We love Hoss Tools

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks Linda

[@MrRutabager]

Ol goat behind Greg in the coal bucket. I had an old farmer from South Carolina tell me to roll my cut tater eyes in ashes to prevent "bleeding", I don't know, never done anything to mine and they have done just fine

[@nolagirlhomestead]

Y'all chitting! 😂 Enjoyed the jibber jabber!

[@anniegaddis5240]

Here in Decherd TN, we have 1/ft snow for the last 4 days and cold enough where nothing has melted! Aaarg! This hasn't happened before here according to those who've lived here for 75 years!

[@Blaccsparrow]

I plant potatoes on st patties day. Zone 6 Kansas City area

[@johnsonr9]

Good video. Don't mind the selling aspect and appreciate the info.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

I appreciate that!

[@lauras5312]

I'm loving your videos 🤩

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad you like them!

[@MommabearOfThree]

I would really love to see the Jumbo Baking Potato 🥔

[@conniepitts8392]

I've Tryed to grow for years....I produce big lush foliage and no potatoes...yes I layer them with soil and leaf litter...after the tops due I go digging and only have the same seed potatoes that I started with....had lots of clover and bees....

[@hannahrosefl]

I've never grown potatoes, even as a kid. I've close to 40 and this is thr first year. I have no idea what I'm doing but I'm doing something this year 😂