Tubers should be planted in fertile soil where there is at least six hours of sun. Plant when the soil is warming, in late March, April or early May. Follow these simple steps and you will be fine. This is not rocket science, so variation will not be much of a problem.
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Start by rototilling in compost - or just dig some compost into the hole where you want your beautiful plant.
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Stake the place before starting. The tennis ball on the top of the stake is to prevent injury if a person trips or falls.
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Dig a hole 6 - 8 inches deep.
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Scatter about a tablespoon of a time release fertilizer.
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Add water and then turn the soil. Do not water again until the plant is growing!
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Place the tuber flat with the eye facing up. If there doesn't seem to be an eye, lay the tuber flat anyway.
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Cover the hole about half way with soil. The balance of the hole should be filled as the sprout grows above the surface of the soil. Some growers just fill the hole and let the tuber grow.
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