While we were over at my in-laws for Easter, I expresed my interest in planting potatoes but couldn't find any seeds. They informed me of a technique that both they and their mothers used. Not sure how or if it will work and hopefully I understood the directions correctly, but here it is. Cut the eyes off a potato.
Then plant them 3-4 inches into the ground.
It needs to be that deep to get a nice and strong root. I did forget to ask how far apart to plant them but I spread them out about 3 inches apart with the eyes facing up. Apparently, the new potato will take growth from the eye. Not sure if it's going to work, but I'll keep my fingers crossed.
In other news, one of our chickens has been named. I am guessing she is a female because she is the whitest of the three and I understand that the coloured birds are the males. I know it's too early to tell, but we went ahead and named her since we are able to identify her from the other two. We could also tell her apart from the others because out of the three she does not kick or get excited when being lifted. She likes to be held and petted. Obviously, she will become a favourite. I decided to give all my chickens hillbilly names (sounds very country) and so I'd like to introduce you to Daisy May.
In other news, one of our chickens has been named. I am guessing she is a female because she is the whitest of the three and I understand that the coloured birds are the males. I know it's too early to tell, but we went ahead and named her since we are able to identify her from the other two. We could also tell her apart from the others because out of the three she does not kick or get excited when being lifted. She likes to be held and petted. Obviously, she will become a favourite. I decided to give all my chickens hillbilly names (sounds very country) and so I'd like to introduce you to Daisy May.