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S 2: Ep 10: Another Helping of Potatoes, Anyone?

S 2: Ep 10: Another Helping of Potatoes, Anyone?

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Another helping of potatoes, anyone? We’re digging back into The Potato Episode! Yep, it’s that time of year again—so get ready to plan and plant this student favorite. Your school gardens are about to get spud-tacular!



Chapters:

Encore Episode Introduction - 0:50

Why Should We Grow Potatoes in Schools? - 3:14

Connections to Curriculum - 4:38

Potatoes are a Hungry Crop - 6:52

DIfferent Varieties of Potatoes - 7:52

True Potato Seed or Seed Potatoes - 9:42

Buying the Right Kind of Seed Potato - 11:00

Chitting or Sprouting Seed Potatoes - 11:51

Cutting Seed Potatoes - 14:43

Where to Plant Potatoes - 16:24

Hilling, Banking or Earthing Up Potato Plants - 18:12

Harvesting Potatoes: 20:32

Finding the Mother Tuber - 24:24

Top Tips for Growing Success -25:15

Have a Potato Party! - 27:02

Growing Potatoes with a Class of Kids - 29:00

Caution and Safety Notes: 29:43

Kid Question: What is the difference between Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes: 31:17

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Mentioned Books or Materials

The Enormous Potato - Aubrey Davies purchase ⁠here⁠

Recommended Fabric Growbags purchase ⁠here⁠


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