The trenching method will grow a good crop of the largest, healthiest potatoes.
Experienced gardeners plant two crops of potatoes, in late March and again after the final frost. Potato plants can survive frost if they get a little protection, so it's time to get ready for that first planting now.
Potatoes will begin to grow as soon as the soil temperature has reached 45 degrees. The soil should be evenly moist but not wet or soggy. We recommend using peat moss to dry wet soil; simply till it into your potato rows before planting.
Start with certified seed potatoes from a garden center or farm supply store. Grocery store spuds are chemically treated to prevent them from ...