How to Grow Potatoes in Maine

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Tip 1 - How not to grow potatoes in a Maine garden

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tnt 92 | permalink

Two years ago, I planted potatoes for the first time in a bin made with straw bales; otherwise they would take up so much space in the garden, particularly if you are planting enough for winter meals. I constructed the bin over compacted soil on the outskirts of the garden [...]
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Tip 2 - When and How to Plant Potatoes

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Chartered Tony Woodward | permalink

Potatoes are one of the easiest crops you can grow, but they prefer cool weather so you should try to get them into the ground early spring.
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Tip 3 - Maine Potato Board | FAQs

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Steve Collier | permalink

The Maine Potato industry prides itself on producing high-quality potatoes destined for your table, french fries, potato chips, or other products.

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Tip 4 - How to Plant Potatoes

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by sam song | permalink

Potatoes are a staple of several ethnic diets. The process of growing potatoes is simple.– Just move down to Step 1 to get started. Pick potatoes according to their growth period. Potatoes are classified according to the length of time t...
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