how to plant a potato that has sprouted
Instructions. Turn the soil over in your planned planting area with a hoe or tiller to a depth of 12 inches and break the dirt up finely. Remove any large rocks and other debris while hoeing. Dig a trench about 4 inches wide and 6 to 8 inches deep.If you're going to plant more than one row, space them apart by about 24 to 36 inches.Cut your potatoes into cubes, about 1 to 2 inches on each side, leaving a sprout on each cube. Nonsprouted sections should have two or three eyes on each.Place the cubes into the bottom of the trench, separating each cube from the other by about 6 to 8 inches. Place the sprouted or eye side of the cubes facing up.Cover the potatoes with a layer of compost and then replace the dirt on top of the plantings.nstructions. Turn the soil over in your planned planting area with a hoe or tiller to a depth of 12 inches and break the dirt up finely. Remove any large rocks and other debris while hoeing. Dig a trench about 4 inches wide and 6 to 8 inches deep.