Potato Sprouts (Solanum tuberosum | Ready for Planting)
Healthy, vigorous potato sprouts selected for strong establishment and productive growth. Ideal for farmers and home growers looking for a convenient way to establish potato crops, with proper soil preparation, irrigation, and crop management supporting the development of healthy plants and quality tubers.
Days to first harvest: 90-120 days from planting, depending on variety and growing conditions
Optimal temperature: 15°C-22°C – performs best under Zambia’s cooler growing conditions
Lifespan: Annual crop grown for a single production cycle, with tubers harvested once plants reach maturity
Sunlight: Full sun, minimum 6-8 hours daily
Soil: Loose, fertile, well-draining sandy-loam soil rich in organic matter with a pH of 5.0-6.5
Spacing: 25-30 cm between plants, with rows 75-90 cm apart
Planting: Plant sprouts carefully into prepared ridges or furrows and keep soil consistently moist during establishment. Avoid waterlogged conditions
Earth up soil around developing plants as they grow to protect forming tubers from sunlight and encourage good tuber development. Harvest once plants mature and the foliage begins to naturally yellow and die back.
Yields will vary depending on potato variety, planting material quality, soil fertility, rainfall, irrigation, pest and disease management, and overall farm management practices.
