-
how to grow potatoes inside, successfully (Part 1: roots)
attempt #1 ended in complete, abject failure. but here at basic chores we don’t let basic chores get the best of us.
first and second, repeat steps 1 and 2 from attempt #1. but this time with a sweet potato (for variety).
third, cut off chunks of sweat potato that have sprouted and stick in some water like you would do with flowers.
fourth, when sufficient roots have grown (and the chunks of sweet potato appear to be sufficiently close to rotting and messing up the whole experiment again), break the chuck of potato off from roots.
fifth, lovingly place rooted stems in another container for further root growth. throw away the slimy not-yet-totally-stinky sweet potato part.
sixth, cover roots from light. (no idea if this is necessary / does anything.)
PART 1 is DONE!
Tweet 1 notehow to grow potatoes inside
first, purchase some potatoes. mini-ones are easiest to carry home and to plant later. carelessly put them in a dark cool-ish cupboard. wait however long it take for them to start sprouting.
second, wait some more for good measure. when the sprouts are about hand high, they are ready to be planted.
third, get a jar and put some rocks up to almost the rim and add water to almost the top. put a couple ‘taters on top.
fourth, put jar someplace sorta near light.
NOTE: if you live with another human being or really nosey animals it is HIGHLY recommended to hide jar.
fifth, wait patiently (and add water when it gets low).
sixth, encourage growth by telling potatoes stories about paul bunion.
seventh, receive email from grandmother laughing/mocking at urban farming efforts. go to check on potatoes to confirm that they are not a laughing matter.
eighth, try really hard to not barf when you dump the surprisingly putrid mess in the sink. (if you have a sensitive gag reflex its probably best to go straight to outdoor trash.)
DONE!
Tweet 67 notes
