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Potato Planting Pointers
30 October 2026

Potato Planting Pointers

Beyond the Garden Basics

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In today’s podcast, Farmer Fred describes a disappointing harvest of Bodega Red potatoes grown in a 20-gallon fabric pot: three plants produced five potatoes, mostly small. Sacramento County Master Gardener and vegetable expert Gail Pothour suggests the main culprit: operator error. If you grow potatoes, don’t be like Fred!



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