Do the Most Potato Sprouts Grow in the Light or in the Dark?

Healthy green potato sprouts need light to grow properly. Potatoes that are left to sprout in the dark give off a white, unhealthy growth. The seed potatoes are pre sprouted 2 to 3 weeks before planting in the ground.

Grow A Potato From A Potato

Cut large sprouted potatoes into smaller pieces. Prepare the potato garden in the spring when the soil has warmed and has begun to drain. Squeeze a handful of soil from the garden. If it flicks apart like cake, it is ready for planting. Dig the potato patch 12 inches deep and mix in a 3-inch layer of compost. Place the pieces 12 inches apart, and set the rows 24 inches apart. Cover each potato piece with 3 inches of garden soil. Use a hoe to pull soil up in a hill around the stems of the plants. Use a shovel or garden fork to dig all the potatoes, which will be connected to the roots underneath the plant.