Potatoes are an easy and rewarding crop to grow. Baker Creek's Martin Walsh shows us how to prepare, plant and tend to potatoes for a bountiful harvest.
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@OldReddingFarm4 жыл бұрын
I love love how much growing space you have I wish I could visit some day everything looks so beautiful
@JLJohnson4 жыл бұрын
Old Redding Farm we visited for the first time earlier this year before everything went crazy. It was super cool. Way better than expected, and we had high hopes. Absolutely will go back once everything settles down.
@seedaholicgardens90854 жыл бұрын
Ditto!
@saltlifess62262 жыл бұрын
After you cut them leave them a couple of days to skin over!
@shelly55964 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I planted Yukon Gold in march in a raised bed with a A-frame style cold frame lid. We live in Eastern Washington at 3700ft and have a very short season and a few hot summer days! We have only had 1 week of nighttime lows in the 50* and went right back to the 40's and we are into July now. I was hoping to learn more about watering potatoes. I keep the soil moist and hope that is OK and doesn't rot them. I have eaten 2 small new potatoes already, which were very tasty.
@jacobgellatly85214 жыл бұрын
I am in Humboldt county California and planted 75' of potatoes in august last year. These lasted me through the winter and I had enough to replant this spring:)
@melissab85003 жыл бұрын
What's the weather like there in August?
@itsokaytobeclownpilled59373 жыл бұрын
Surviving Communist California.
@snsmystic3 жыл бұрын
@@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937 lol, I shouldn't be laughing but we all need humor to survive.
@itsokaytobeclownpilled59373 жыл бұрын
@@snsmystic Isnt there a movie called "escape from LA"? Movies are oracles.
@snsmystic3 жыл бұрын
@@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937 I'll have to check it out. Living up to the Californication name. Sad times we're living in.
@1Lightdancer3 жыл бұрын
My dad always grew Oregon russet potatoes in Central Oregon, loved them so much!
@simplyblessedacres66504 жыл бұрын
I noticed you just cut the potato and planted. I have always been taught that you have to let them dry and form a "skin" is this not true? Because I have a bag of seed potatoes waiting for me and if I dont have to take the time to cut and wait for them to dry that would be amazing! I have little time these days!!😉
@seedaholicgardens90854 жыл бұрын
I just planted mine whole on Easter Sunday since I was late! Go for it!
@Just-Nikki4 жыл бұрын
Simply Blessed Acres I have 3 bags here waiting for the same reason...boy that would help
@simplyblessedacres66504 жыл бұрын
Seedaholic Gardens thank you seedaholic! Guess I will try it and pray for the best harvest I can get!! Blessings for an abundant harvest to you as well! 😊
@fallenangelwi254 жыл бұрын
The only difference I'm told is the size of potatoes??? Smaller if you cut and bigger if you don't but same amount of yields
@ElderandOakFarm4 жыл бұрын
I was told that too.
@hollys874 жыл бұрын
We are in zone 5b and my grandpa always said you plant potatoes on Good Friday 🤷♀️ so that is what we have normally done in the past and last year I did things a little different and planted some of them another day and out of the moon sign and they rotted and what little did come up didn't produce much of anything.
@seedaholicgardens90854 жыл бұрын
I missed Good Friday-has to work-So I planted Easter Sunday!%b here too, they are warmer in Missouri probably why he's ahead of us!
@dianetucker27114 жыл бұрын
So you have to plant them in the moon sign?
@pattybowden5063 жыл бұрын
@@dianetucker2711 yes, get a farmers almanac and look for planting tips. It will have dates for "above ground" crops like peas, tomatoes, etc and also for "below ground" crops.
@dianetucker27113 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Patty❣️❣️❣️
@ritamccartt-kordon2833 жыл бұрын
Yes, the older generations did plant on Good Friday! And like you, I didn't listen or missed it! They didn't do very good. So it's Good Friday for me too! I'm in Zone 6b.
@blueskye234 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Mine are ready to be hilled, I just wasn’t sure. Now I have another chore for tomorrow.
@silasmonk24584 жыл бұрын
What about purples...russian bleu's..okinawans. Mainly the Russian cause I know they're purple all the way through..thanks so much..
@Just-Nikki4 жыл бұрын
Calvary music 7 same principle. I grow Blues, purples, reds...same method 😀
@silasmonk24584 жыл бұрын
@@Just-Nikki ...not to be redundant..im new..havent done anything.yet- so in like a kid in a candy store😉. So you mean the actual real purple all the way through-... not the purple fingerlings( creamers)... As long as I've got your attention, maybe I could ask you a question. I have talked to a well-known Farm up in Northern California that I can't think of the name right now and they said that Russian Blues are purple all the way through do you know if okinawans are the same?
@richardwebb87292 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@wildedibles8194 жыл бұрын
Oh ya last year i planted potato seeds too i squished the berry into the ground not to far deep ...and planted small potatoes too...seeds were red potatoes and small potatoes were russet so i should know my russets are from Small potatoes and seeds were only red potatoes growing where the seeds were collected
@seedaholicgardens90854 жыл бұрын
interesting i never planted the potato berries before, i need to crush them then plant? let me know as i intend to try that!
@melpurlease2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm planning on growing potatoes this year for the first time, so this was very informative! Also, I cannot wait to come visit Baker Creek AND Rocky Ridge Farm, hopefully soon.
@pattybowden5063 жыл бұрын
In Florida we plant potatoes about Valentine's Day.
@melissab85003 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Don't know why I needed someone else to put that together for me, smh
@cheyennebunnylover93754 жыл бұрын
This is a great video! I am going to try hilling this year and see how it goes after watching this. Thanks so much! I love Baker Creek
@TalkingThreadsMedia4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful farm -- Nice, fluffy, soil! Thanks for all the info about planting potatoes. Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA
@davidhudson35673 жыл бұрын
If you plant deep enough initially, say about 6 inches or so then add a few inches of mulch is hilling still needed?
@seedaholicgardens90854 жыл бұрын
Perfect!Thank you!
@Just-Nikki4 жыл бұрын
Seedaholic Gardens it is a blessing to have someone so willing to share their knowledge with others. I saw how kind you have been in the comments and wanted to say, I hope you have a blessed day. Namaste 🙏🏼
@gvas75604 жыл бұрын
Great! I live in SA, TX and i never grown potatoes before, I was told that I am too lare now to plant them, but I think I was to experiment 😊 Thanks for sharring. Keep up the good work God bless you
@seedaholicgardens90854 жыл бұрын
It's never too late get some in the ground!
@Just-Nikki4 жыл бұрын
G Vas planting mine today in Atlanta. Your good, it’s fine
@stevengonzalez274 жыл бұрын
G Vas Go for it. If you have any potato sprouting in the kitchen, use those. Or if you find any among reduced produce in the grocery store, that works just fine too. Plant any green potatos as well, no waste. When segmenting potatos, or using raw potato skins, let those dry over night, it does form a skin, like scar tissue. That is really important for successful growing. Many people grow the potato skins, putting them in the ground the next day. Don't listen to negative people. Same with old seeds. Most grow just fine, despite of the nay sayers. Even really old seeds can come to live. In cold weather might take days longer. Some can handle colder temperatures, not all. Cucumbers, corn and beans require warmer soil temperatures. What is the worst that can happen when you try ?? You learn new things you never knew before. In a very hot climate like Texas, I would plant potatos in the shade or part shade. They do just fine in the shade too. If using containers, you can move those around as needed. Happy garedening to all, everyone and everywhere.
@LibbyOnTheLabel.4 жыл бұрын
I live near Austin and it’s not too late. Try it out
@RokiMowntinHi4 жыл бұрын
Lisa L - Crochet on Wheels - not all of them at the store are sprayed with stuff... if I ever leave my store-bought potatoes too long they always get eyes. So, maybe it depends where you live/shop.
@ambrosemclaren1454 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tutorial. Is it possible to get Sarpo Mira seed potatoes in the US? I looked online but found nothing. They are such beautiful potatoes and they are reputed to be highly blight resistant. Your land is very beautiful. What a blessing!
@RareSeedsBC4 жыл бұрын
Not that we know of, sorry :(
@xuyahfish3 жыл бұрын
Once again indeterminate & determinate not mentioned
@wildedibles8194 жыл бұрын
I dig mine in the fall and plant the small ones right then October or November but usually don't cut i leave them hole tiny ones Then usually thoes potatoes are done very early june sometime in my area Ontario
@seedaholicgardens90854 жыл бұрын
cool!I may steal this trick!
@stevengonzalez274 жыл бұрын
Wild Edibles That is amazing, I thought the cold would kill the little potatos.
@gvas75603 жыл бұрын
Stay warm Ms. Jill. It is going to be 10 degrees the low here is SA, TX. This definetly a freaky weather. Never seen this happening here. We will stay below 32 until Friday 😣 Keep up the good work God bless you
@kimberleyroberts1133 жыл бұрын
Unless you travel to Florida or Socal, there is no where to turn. I'm in central NY. Our Februarys are always like this. We usually have less ice and more snow. Hang in there and protect anything you grow. This will probably happen more than we want. Climate zones are changing.
@drjeniusqwaq65024 жыл бұрын
Just a thought. I have horrible potato bug problems every year. One year I had 2 different watermelon volunteer varieties come up in unplanned spots and I just left them. They crossed and mutated and had the longest vines on record. The vines ran all into the potatoes. Guess what. No potato bugs. And the mellons were interesting too but to seedy to try to develop. By the way, what happened to your Royal Golden seeds. Says not available
@goatgal78843 жыл бұрын
I plant my potatoes in 4 ft raised beds.I haven't had one potato bug.I don't know why, but I'm ok with that 😁.If I plant them in the ground, I get thousands of them.I suppose you could plant them in the ground and have hoops, then put shade cloth over the hoops.
@Chelovyek2 жыл бұрын
Best potato growing I've ever seen!
@That_Crazy_Cat_Lady3 жыл бұрын
Since you don't sell seed potatoes, where do you recommend purchasing them? I want to make sure I'm getting GOOD quality organic seed potatoes.
@RareSeedsBC3 жыл бұрын
you could check out wood prairie farms!
@That_Crazy_Cat_Lady3 жыл бұрын
@@RareSeedsBC fantastic, thank you!!
@da1stamericus4 жыл бұрын
Can I just water them with coffee?
@RareSeedsBC4 жыл бұрын
you can use spent coffe ground and soak them in alot of water and then water with that, but freshly brewed coffee is not a good idea as it can make soils very acidic, even when diluted.
@roserizzo30943 жыл бұрын
Very helpful...thank you!
@PrincessShaBooBoo4 жыл бұрын
Love these videos
@donethos3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative.
@the1plantguy4 жыл бұрын
I would love and appreciate an in depth how-to for sweet potatoes too!!!! Please!!!
@seedaholicgardens90854 жыл бұрын
Ditto!
@RareSeedsBC4 жыл бұрын
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@zsquire14 жыл бұрын
How long does it take from planting to harvest? Ty
@secrethomestead71584 жыл бұрын
80 to 90 days for all the red skin and light skin, 120 days for russet potatoes..
@zsquire14 жыл бұрын
@@secrethomestead7158 ty, appreciate it!
@RareSeedsBC4 жыл бұрын
potatoes can take from around 80-120 days! :)
@michaeltewes78334 жыл бұрын
What are the best potatoes for growing potatoes in a bucket or tall planter ??? Very informative video.
@seedaholicgardens90854 жыл бұрын
Any just don't crows them large=1 per 5 gallon bucket, smaller probably just two.
@RareSeedsBC4 жыл бұрын
you will want to choose earlier maturing types (under 100 days)
@barbarafritchie20004 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@shineisland74473 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@gardenknitter44 жыл бұрын
If only I had that soil!!
@Greens55114 жыл бұрын
Interesting that u cut and put right in the ground. I did it that way for 30 years, then heard u r supposed to cut them and let them sit a couple days to dry off, then plant. I have been doing it that way now and I can't say I noticed any difference. Baker Creek obviously doesn't let them dry, I wish they would give us their take on why they don't. I feel like not cutting them ahead of time anymore because this year I did and then the weather got bad and I couldn't plant them for almost 2 weeks and a few got mold on them...that probably isn't good. Hopefully Baker Creek will speak to why they don't. Love these informational videos!
@RareSeedsBC4 жыл бұрын
Hi Vivian, thanks for your question. Martin says If the potatoes have well developed "eyes" then there is no reason to be concerned about drying off prior to planting them. Though some potato growers swear by it, Martin says he has never experienced the problem in 30 years of growing potatoes. He cautions, however, that if your potatoes do not have well-developed eyes that cutting and drying would provide time for the development of the plant prior to rotting of the piece of potato. Hope this is helpful - and thanks for your interest!
@dianekilbourne57343 жыл бұрын
After you cut them don’t they have to scab over? Do you only plant indeterminate potatoes?
@RareSeedsBC3 жыл бұрын
You certainly can allow them to scab over, but we've found it's not required. The indeterminate types usually yield a little better, but determinate types have their place as well as they usually yield earlier which is great for areas with shorter seasons.
@drewblack7494 жыл бұрын
That answered some things for me such as when to hill and to what depth to hill. Thank you!
@jeffhurst47443 жыл бұрын
Thought you had to dry (chitting) the potato cutting?
@RareSeedsBC3 жыл бұрын
Not required, but chitting may give your potato crop a bit of a head start.