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Should you plant potatoes in your garden you have limited space?

Potatoes don't spread out very far underground. The root where the potatoes grow, mostly goes straight down. You can plant lots of other vegetables nearby.


How do you know when it's time to harvest potatoes?

Potatoes are ready to harvest when the plant's foliage turns yellow and begins to die back. This usually occurs about 2-3 weeks after the plant flowers. You can also gently dig around the base of the plant to check the size of the potatoes - they should be mature and firm.


What are potatoes mader of?

potatoes are a plant. they are considered a starchy food.


Do potatoes have potatoes?

Potatoes have "eyes" that produce new potatoes. The person growing them cut the potato with the eye and plant them.


A potato is a root of what plant?

It is a common misconception that potatoes are roots. They are actually tubers, and thus potatoes are a part of the potato plant. They are not the roots of any plant.


Are potatoes vegetable?

Botanically, yes, they are a vegetative plant organ. Potatoes are the tuber (root) of a fruit bearing plant. But nutritionally potatoes are considered a starch/carbohydrate and not vegetables.


In terms of carbohydrates what are you eating when you mashed potatoes?

A potatoes plant stored starch


What month do you plant potatoes?

APRIL


Do ginger and potatoes make food for the plant?

no


What kind of plant is a starch?

corn or potatoes


Are potatoes vegetables or fruit?

Vegetables


How do you plant potatoes: with the eyes up or down?

When planting potatoes, it is recommended to plant them with the eyes facing up. This helps the potato sprout and grow properly.