Planting Potatoes at Worth the Wait Farm: A Season of Growth
At Worth the Wait Farm, the arrival of spring signals the beginning of another exciting planting season. This year, we prepared our fields with care, ensuring the soil was ready to nurture a bountiful potato harvest.
Preparing the Fields
Before planting, the fields were disc harrowed, breaking up the soil and creating the perfect environment for our seed potatoes. Once the ground was ready, we dug holes approximately 12 inches apart, carefully placing each seed potato into its new home.
The Potato Varieties We Planted
This season, we selected a diverse range of potatoes from The Maine Potato Lady, each offering unique flavors, colors, and culinary possibilities:
- Laratte – A French fingerling variety with a nutty, chestnut-like flavor and firm, waxy texture.