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Step 1 - Choose a Location Choose a spot with loose, well-drained soil that receives at least 6 hours of sunshine a day. Step 2 - Improve the Soil & Planting
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You can also plant seed potatoes in February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, and December. Silverbeet Silverbeet is another vegetable that can be grown for most of the year including in winter. It can be planted from seed directly into the ground because the seeds germinate fairly readily.
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The ideal time to grow potatoes in Melbourne is often from late August to early September.
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Saturday Spotlight on Sunday - Kipfler Potatoes. I planted a few Kipfler potatoes this week. I think they are my favourite potato variety to grow (although Dutch Cream comes a very close second). The reasons I love Kipfler are three fold. They are quick - they mature in about 3 - 4 months depending on the season they are grown in.
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HOW TO PLANT POTATOES. WHEN TO PLANT POTATOES: In Melbourne and similar mild temperate regions, you can start planting from late winter to mid-spring. Step 1: Prepare your garden bed area.If you're starting on top of weeds or grass, lay clean plastic-tape stripped cardboard on the bottom - this smothers the weeds and kills them and will also decompose naturally over time.
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When to plant potatoes In tropical and sub-tropical regions, you can plant your potato year-round. However, avoid it being in the ground during the wet season. In cooler regions, plant from August onwards, after the risk of frost has passed.
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Plant: Plant 10cm deep, 40cm apart in 1m rows. Bank up soil above tuber. Harvest: 120 days. 30 days after flowering. Potatoes are one of the oldest food crops known to man and were cultivated by American Indians in seasons and areas that were too cold for maize.
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The best time to plant potatoes in Melbourne seems to be July - September, harvesting in November/December/January. Kipfler was the only variety that produced shoots regardless of the season. All the others I tried seem to be waiting for the right temperatures (ie our winter) to send up shoots.
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Spring begins in September and stretches through to November โ although some years, by mid-November things might start to get a bit summery. To prepare your garden for spring, begin by harvesting (and enjoying) any vegetables from winter that are left over.
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Dig a trench about 15cm deep. Plant seed potatoes with a spacing of 30 - 40 cm between each one (shoots facing upwards) Backfill the trench with soil. Mound up some of the earth from either side to make it higher than the rest of your garden bed. This creates drainage for heavy rains. Water well.
How to Grow Potatoes
July and August are the perfect months to plant potatoes in our Melbourne climate. Potatoes thrive in very rich, well-drained soil, in full sun. In these conditions, potatoes are easy and satisfying to grow.
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When to Plant Potatoes. Potatoes are generally planted in the early spring when the soil temperature reaches about 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, says Carrie Spoonemore, co-creator of Park Seed's From Seed to Spoon app. The exact time varies depending on your climate and growing zone.
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In Melbourne, this is generally from August to September. Potatoes can be left to sprout before planting by leaving them in a well lit, cool, dry place. Preparation and Planting Seed potatoes can be planted from late winter to mid-spring. The soil needs to be well draining and not have had potatoes growing in that same position for a few seasons.
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Dig shallow trenches 7.5-15cm deep and plant the potatoes with the sprouts, or eyes, facing upwards. Space them 30-45cm apart in the rows. Backfill and cover the seed potatoes with soil before watering. Try not to water too frequently before you see shoots, because seed potatoes can rot in wet soil.
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Last Updated: December 7, 2023 Potatoes need a cool climate to grow, so Melbourne is the perfect place to plant them. You can grow potatoes as a winter or summer cropโyou just need to choose the right variety and give them plenty of sun, water and good soil. RELATED: Melbourne Fruit and Vegetable Growing Guide When to plant potatoes in Melbourne