How to grow potatoes at home step by step: practical and easy guide

by Rafael Garcia · December 4, 2025

Practical step-by-step guide to growing potatoes at home

Growing potatoes at home is a simple, affordable activity and an excellent way to start your own small garden. Originally from South America and part of the Solanaceae family, potatoes are hardy, fast-growing, and have been a staple food in Europe and around the world for centuries. If you want more gardening ideas, visit the home garden section at Vilssa.

The word “patata” comes from the combination of the Quechua term papa and the Caribbean word batata, merging both concepts into a single name. It is believed that potatoes arrived in Spain around 1550, initially consumed mainly by soldiers and lower-income families.

How to grow potatoes at home

🌱 Prepare the seed tubers.
Use small tubers that have been exposed to indirect light so they turn slightly green and begin to sprout. For more cultivation techniques, visit the gardening section at Vilssa.
🌡️ Maintain the ideal temperature.
Potatoes grow best between 5 °C and 17 °C. Avoid temperatures above 20–25 °C, as they negatively affect tuber development.
🪴 Use a special container.
A creative way to grow potatoes is to use a pot less than 1 m tall and about 60 cm in diameter, with an opening at the bottom. This allows you to harvest tubers gradually without uprooting the entire plant.
👩‍🌾 Keep the plant alive while harvesting.
You can remove potatoes as they grow as long as you leave enough tubers for the plant to continue developing.
💧 Water moderately and ensure proper drainage.
Potatoes need constant moisture without waterlogging. A light, well-draining substrate—like the ones recommended in the materials section at Vilssa—helps improve yield.
🌿 Take advantage of the decorative aspect.
A decorative pot allows you to integrate the potato plant into your terrace or garden, combining functionality with a pleasant aesthetic.

How to grow potatoes at home using a special pot

Quick summary of potato cultivation

Step	Action	Benefit
1. Prepare	Sprout the seed tubers	Higher success during planting
2. Temperature	Keep between 5 °C and 17 °C	Optimal growth conditions
3. Container	Use a pot with a bottom opening	Progressive harvesting
4. Maintenance	Remove tubers without harming the plant	Continuous production
5. Watering	Keep soil moist but not soaked	Healthy tubers