Potatoes
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Species: tuberosum
Plant Height: 24-30 in.
Spread: 24-30 in.
Evergreen: No
Plant Form: Upright
Summer Foliage Color: Green
Minimum Sunlight: Full Sun
Maximum Sunlight: Full Sun
Potatoes are an easy to grow, popular cool-season vegetable to grow in Texas.
Potatoes are a cool-season crop that grow best in early Spring and late Fall when the days are warm and the nights are cool. However the tops of Potatoes can not withstand frost. The edible part of the plant is an underground stem called a tuber. Potatoes are a source of carbohydrates and provide good amounts of vitamins and minerals.
Potatoes can grow up to 30 inches tall depending on the variety. Red Potatoes tend to last longer while White Potatoes have better cooking qualities. Plant Potatoes roughly 4 inches deep and cover, making sure that it has compact contact with the soil. Potatoes require adequate watering and fertilization. During growth, the soil must be constantly moist. Mulch can be applied to replenish the soil and help improve growth. Potatoes are ready to harvest when the skin becomes firm.
