You won’t need to buy potatoes anymore thanks to this tipMathieu Dupont by Mathieu Dupont

Growing vegetables at home requires patience and skill. Here’s a tip that will allow you to grow potatoes simply, at home, and save you a trip to the supermarket.

What you need:

1. First, you will need a bag. You can use any bag, but it must be large.
2. You will need 35 liters of compost. You will need to add compost to the bag as the potatoes begin to grow. Prefer slightly damp compost for better results.
3. The fertilization step is important, buy 45 grams of organic potato fertilizer that you will spread in the bag after placing the potatoes in it.
4. Once you have gathered these elements, you will need 4 or 5 pre-sprouted potatoes. Indeed, pre-sprouted tubers of this vegetable save two to three weeks.

Here is how to plant your pre-sprouted potatoes:

1. Start by piercing the bottom of the bag before filling it with compost to a height of 10 cm.
2. Place the pre-sprouted potatoes on the surface, making sure to spread them well with a distance of 20 to 40 cm between each plant.
3. Evenly scatter the 45 grams of organic potato fertilizer, making sure that it does not touch the potatoes.
4. Add between 5 cm and 15 cm of compost to cover the potatoes. Due to the humidity of the compost, you can do without watering for a week.
5. Once the potatoes start to grow, you can unfold the edges of the bag and add more compost. Water if necessary, but do not pour too much water.
6. In a few weeks, the potatoes will sprout and reach about ten centimeters. Separate the seedlings carefully and cover them with compost. Let them grow by watering lightly.

For good results, the bag should be exposed to a sunny spot. In addition, it is advisable to start planting between March and April for better harvests.