How Do You Use Potatoes As A Companion Plant?
Are you afraid of potatoes? Really, they aren’t that hard to grow in the home garden, and the results are certainly worth it. Potatoes make great companions to many other garden plants, so follow these steps to plant a hill or two today. Potatoes grow from the “eyes,” those little nodules on a potato that begin to send out tendrils if you leave them in your vegetable bin too long. To grow potatoes, cut them into pieces, each with two or three of these eyes, and let them dry out for a day before you plant them. Plant as soon as the soil warms up, about 6 to 12 inches apart, and 4 inches deep. The vines will begin to grow and curl, and then it’s time to pull loose soil over the developing tubers. You can cover them with compost or straw, too. Harvest your potatoes when the plants begin to bloom, keeping the immature tubers covered until they are ready to pick. Potatoes grow well with cabbage, beans, horseradish, and corn; they will all improve the flavor and growth of the potatoes. Potat
