Potato
Solanum tuberosum · Solanaceae
Performs surprisingly well in highly aerated media and aeroponic systems. KEY RISK: seed potato rot — in media bed trials the seed tuber rots and degrades water quality. Solution: use a wet vacuum to remove the seed potato once plants are established but before the seed perishes. NASA has successfully grown potatoes in aeroponic systems for decades.
Care Notes
Performs surprisingly well in highly aerated media and aeroponic systems. KEY RISK: seed potato rot — in media bed trials the seed tuber rots and degrades water quality. Solution: use a wet vacuum to remove the seed potato once plants are established but before the seed perishes. NASA has successfully grown potatoes in aeroponic systems for decades.
Health Benefits
Excellent carbohydrate source, potassium, vitamin C
Culinary Uses
Extremely versatile staple food
Root Behaviour
Develops underground tubers requiring excellent aeration
Common Problems
Problems
Pests
Deficiencies
Nutrient Demand
Requires mature system and/or supplementation
Compatible Systems
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Season
Spring-Summer