how to plant potatoes – For Dragonflies And Me

A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins. – Laurie Colwin

Most of us have our tomatoes in the ground now and the season is on! One of the most frustrating things with gardening are the pests we incessantly seem to be contending with. I mean seriously… Where do these pests come from and how do they always seem to find my garden! I know I am not the only one thinking this.

As gardeners, we know that nothing is more frustrating than spending hours tending to your tomato plants, only to find them infested with tomato worms. These pesky pests can quickly destroy our plants and leave us with a disappointing harvest.

Well as an organic gardener I need to fight the good fight with everything I know! So fear not, I have plenty of organic methods to share with you to help in the elimination of tomato worms and keep your garden healthy.

In today’s episode, I’ve compiled a list of 10 tried & true methods I have personally used to get rid of tomato worms without using harmful chemicals. From planting companion plants to using homemade insecticidal sprays, these methods are not only effective but also environmentally friendly.

So, like I always say, whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, read on to discover how you can keep your tomato plants healthy and thriving all season long.

Check out my YouTube video below to learn my 10 Organic Methods to Eliminate Tomato Worms & Keep Your Garden Healthy!

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I certainly hope you are encouraged to garden. Even if you start with only two or three of these things, that’s a great start!

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Until next time friends, eat fresh, shop local, & have a happy day,
Jean

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“A person who is growing a garden, if he is growing it organically, is improving a piece of the world. He is producing something to eat, which makes him somewhat independent of the grocery business, but he is also enlarging, for himself, the meaning of food and the pleasure of eating.” ― Wendell Berry

Choose Organic Potatoes!

Growing potatoes is easier than you may think, however there are a few key tips & tricks! Recently while I was at a few local garden centers, I was kind of amazed at how much seed potatoes were and thought to myself, “I wonder if I could use organic store bought ones?” Well, sure enough you can! If you choose to do this, you’ll want to purchase organic potatoes as others have been treated with a anti-sprouting agent.

PRO TIP: Be sure to store the potatoes in your fridge until you are ready to plant them. Take them out and place them on the counter at least a week before you want to plant them in order to stimulate root growth.

PRO TIP: In optimal growing conditions, you can count on harvesting approximately 10 pounds of potatoes for every pound you plant, give or take. You will want to take this into consideration when calculating how many potatoes you want to grow.

Now check out my easy YouTube Video, Gardening 101 Tutorial on How-to Properly Plant Potatoes- HACK using store bought organic potatoes!