From Seed Potato to Supper: A Beginner's Guide to Growing Potatoes

Local Gardener Shares Simple Potato Growing Tips Taneka Collins, a gardening enthusiast from the US, recently shared a video demonstrating a simple method for growing potatoes. In her video, posted on TikTok under the handle @funnybear47, Collins shows how to prepare seed potatoes and plant them in containers. "You basically just chop the top part off where the little sprout thing is, let it dry out, and put it right in the dirt," she explains in the video. Collins' video showcases the growth of her potato plants from initial planting to small plants with leaves. She also shows other plants she's growing, including basil and tomatoes, indicating a broader interest in container gardening. While acknowledging her newness to gardening, Collins' video offers a practical and accessible guide for beginners looking to grow their own potatoes.