Radek Tesár 24. 4. 2025 clock 3 minutes video
Have you ever wondered what to do with germinated potatoes from the supermarket that stayed at home? Did you wonder if they could plant and grow new ones? You may be surprised, but it works! And we will advise you step by step how to make your home harvest.
Potatoes germinate from the so -called stitches, ie small growths on the tubers, from which a new plant grows. The more potato’s levels have, the greater the chance of success. It is ideal to bet certified seed potatoes, but beware! Even those from the supermarket are not completely without a chance. Slightly soiled tubers often last longer fresh. However, because you do not know how long it has been or whether they have been exposed to diseases, it is better to bet them in the pot separately, especially if you grow other crops such as tomatoes that could easily succumb to the disease. Let’s see with us how to simply plant potatoes from the supermarket in your garden.
YouTube video with instructions on how to grow potatoes can be found on the ECHALUPARKA channel:
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How to grow sprouted potatoes
If you decide to plant potatoes from the supermarket, it is advisable to wash them first to remove any dirt. Smaller tubers can be planted whole, larger you need to cut with a sharp and clean knife into pieces, each piece should have at least one healthy eye. Spread the sliced parts on a newspaper and let them dry for about three days. After three days, a protective layer is formed on the cuts, which helps prevent rot after planting.
For cultivation, choose a well -permeable soil with a slightly acidic pH, ideally between 5.0 and 5.2, which you can enrich with quality compost. If you plant a pot or other container, pour a few centimeters of soil on the bottom. In the case of growing outdoors, dig the groove about 15–20 cm deep and loosen the soil thoroughly. Plant the individual potatoes at least 25 cm apart and sprinkle with several centimeters of clay. Water slightly! The soil should be moist, not waterlogged.
As soon as the shoots begin to grow, add the next soil to the tips of the stems always peek slightly. During the growth, really water carefully, most of the water plants need at the time of flowering. When the stem starts to turn yellow and dry, gradually reduce the watering and stop it a week before the harvest. Harvest the tubers only when the stem is completely dry. Do not wash the potatoes, just gently clean them from the soil and place in a cool and dark place.
Homemade potatoes? It is worth it
Growing potatoes from supermarket remnants can be surprisingly simple, undemanding and also fun. Not only will you use what would otherwise end up in the basket, but you will enjoy the joy of your own crop. And although the yield may not be as from professional seedlings, the taste of freshly dug home potatoes is definitely worth it. So why not try it? Even ordinary potatoes can grow something great.
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