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Do Potatoes Need Sun to Grow?
Do Potatoes Need Sun to Grow?. Like all other crops, your potato plants won't grow and thrive unless you meet specific requirements. Proper and ample light is one of the most important elements in growing vegetables. Once you meet those needs, you'll be well on your way to growing a healthy crop of potatoes.
Like all other crops, your potato plants won't grow and thrive unless you meet specific requirements. Proper and ample light is one of the most important elements in growing vegetables. Once you meet those needs, you'll be well on your way to growing a healthy crop of potatoes.
Light Requirements
For best results, potato plants need full sun, even though the potatoes themselves develop underground. You should look for a spot in your garden not surrounded by taller plants that could block out some of the natural light.
Soil Requirements
Potato plants also have specific soil needs and do best with a well-draining loose soil that contains a lot of organic matter. Heavy soils or clay soils may cause drainage problems for the plants.
Planting Depth and Spacing
Once you have a nice sunny spot to plant your potatoes, dig a hole 3 inches deep for each seed piece. You should space the plants 10 inches to 12 inches apart, and rows of plants should be about 3 feet apart.
