Planting Potatoes in a Container at Home with Just One Potato Read more in the first comment

What You Need:

One potato (or seed potatoes)

Large container (10-15 gallons, with drainage holes)

Potting soil or compost (optional)

Water

Step 1. Prepare the Potatoes: Cut the potato sprouts into 2-3 pieces, each with an “eye.” Let them dry for 24 hours to prevent rot.

Step 2. Prepare the Container: Choose a large container with drainage holes. Fill it with 4-6 inches of potting soil or compost, mixed with a little fertilizer.

Step 3. Plant the Potatoes: Place the potato pieces (with the sprouts facing up) in the soil. Cover them with another 4-6 inches of soil, leaving room to add more soil as the plant grows.

Step 4. Water Regularly: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch feels dry.

Step 5. Add Soil as the Plant Grows: As green shoots appear, continue adding soil to cover the lower parts, leaving the top leaves exposed. This encourages more tuber production.

Step 6. Provide Sunlight: Place the container in a sunny spot with 6-8 hours of light every day.

Step 7. Harvest: After 10-12 weeks or when the leaves yellow, gently dig to find the potatoes.

Success Tips:

Use a large container with good drainage.

Choose healthy seed potatoes or pieces.

Add soil regularly as the plant grows.

Protect from frost.

Benefits:

Space-saving: Ideal for small spaces.

Easy to manage: Effectively control soil and pests.

No digging required: Just empty the container to harvest.