In this episode, Mary Jo and Anne talk all things potatoes and walk you through every step to grow this rewarding crop in your garden or on your school campus. 

Chapters: 

Introduction - 0:49

Why Should We Grow Potatoes in Schools? - 1:38

Connections to Curriculum - 3:05

Potatoes are a Hungry Crop - 05:20

DIfferent Varieties of Potatoes - 06:15

True Potato Seed or Seed Potatoes - 07:54

Buying the Right Kind of Seed Potato - 09:21

Chitting or Sprouting Seed Potatoes - 10:16

Cutting Seed Potatoes - 13:08

Where to Plant Potatoes - 14:50

Hilling, Banking or Earthing Up Potato Plants - 16:38 

Harvesting Potatoes: 18:58

Finding the Mother Tuber - 22:50

Top Tips for Growing Success - 22:39

Have a Potato Party! - 25:26

Growing Potatoes with a Class of Kids - 27:28

Caution and Safety Notes: 28:10

Kid Question: What is the difference between Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes: 29:43

Ending

Mentioned Books or Materials

The Enormous Potato - Aubrey Davies purchase here*

Recommended Fabric Growbags purchase here

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