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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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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.
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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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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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When Do Potatoes Grow
In Melbourne, the ideal time to plant potatoes is usually from late August to early September. By planting during this time, you can take advantage of the cooler temperatures and give your potatoes a good start before the warmer weather arrives.
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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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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.
How Deep To Plant Potatoes
The ideal time to grow potatoes in Melbourne is often from late August to early September.
Planting Potatoes
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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In Victoria, the best time to plant potatoes is typically in early spring, around mid to late September. This timing allows the potatoes to establish and grow before the hot summer months, which can be detrimental to their growth. Before planting, it's important to prepare the soil properly.
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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
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Plant seed potatoes into dug trenches or individual planting holes. Plant your tubers around 15cm deep, and space them 30cm apart along the row. Additional rows of early varieties should be spaced at least 45cm apart, while maincrops need a minimum of 75cm left between rows.
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The table below shows the best months to plant the seeds of each of a wide variety of vegetables and some herbs. It is not the only months that plantings are possible - just the best months. The current month is highlighted within a green rectangle. The suggested months are for the planting of seeds.
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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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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.