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Potatoes vs. Onions: Step-by-Step Planting Guide

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Potatoes

1. Prepare Seed Tubers:

Cut potatoes into ~2 oz pieces, each with at least one “eye.”

Cure overnight to reduce rot risk.

2. Planting:

Plant 4 inches deep in compost-enriched soil.

Space pieces 12 inches apart.

3. Care During Growth:

Hill soil around plants when they reach 12 inches tall.

Water weekly.

Apply fertilizer when flowering begins.

4. Harvest:

Typically 7–8 weeks after planting, once foliage yellows.

5. Storage:

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