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How Far Apart to Plant Potatoes?
Space Potatoes 12 inches apart within the row, and keep 36 inches between rows. Hill soil over stems several times to boost yield and prevent green tubers.
| Plant spacing | 12 in (30 cm) apart |
| Row spacing | 36 in (91 cm) apart |
| Planting depth | 4 inches, then hill as they grow |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| When to plant | 2 to 4 weeks before last frost |
| Days to maturity | 90 |
| Good companions | beans, corn, cabbage |
| Avoid near | tomatoes, cucumbers |
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Spacing tips for Potatoes
Tubers form along buried stems, so 12 inch spacing in wide rows leaves room to hill soil up.
Companion planting
Plant near: beans, corn, cabbage.
Keep away from: tomatoes, cucumbers.
Frequently asked questions
- How far apart should I plant Potatoes?
- Space Potatoes about 12 inches apart within the row, with 36 inches between rows. Hill soil over stems several times to boost yield and prevent green tubers.
- How deep do I plant Potatoes?
- Plant Potatoes at a depth of 4 inches, then hill as they grow.
- What grows well with Potatoes?
- Good companions for Potatoes include beans, corn, cabbage. Avoid planting near tomatoes, cucumbers.