VIRTUAL Potato & Sweet Potato Growing Workshop

Purchase (2) workshop tickets at the same time, and receive $5 off using code DOUBLEUP

Potato & Sweet Potato Growing Workshop

Grow Abundant, Homegrown Harvests — Even If You’ve Never Tried Before

Potatoes and sweet potatoes are some of the most rewarding crops you can grow — but they’re also some of the most misunderstood.

In this live virtual workshop, you’ll learn exactly how to plant, grow, and harvest both potatoes and sweet potatoes successfully, whether you’re working with raised beds, in-ground gardens, or large containers.

We’ll break down the key differences between these two crops (they are not grown the same way!), and I’ll guide you through proven techniques that maximize yield, prevent common problems, and help you grow a productive harvest with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

• The difference between seed potatoes and sweet potato slips
• How to properly chit and prepare seed potatoes
• When to plant (based on your growing zone)
• Soil preparation for maximum production
• Container vs. in-ground growing methods
• Hilling techniques for potatoes
• How to grow sweet potatoes 
• Watering and fertilizing guidelines
• Common pests and diseases — and how to prevent them
• When and how to harvest for best storage life
• Curing and storing your crop properly

What’s Included:

• 60 minutes of live instruction
• Interactive Q&A
• Variety recommendations
• Planting and harvest timing guide
• Recommended tools and materials list
• Access to the recording and many virtual resources for later reference
• Optional: Discounted potatoes! You'll save $2+ per pound on seed potatoes if purchased with your workshop ticket

Whether you’re looking to grow fluffy baking potatoes, colorful heirloom varieties, or sweet potatoes for fall storage, this workshop will give you a clear, step-by-step plan for success.

Grow more food. Waste less money. Harvest with confidence.

If you live locally to Northern VA, you can also add the option to purchase Certified Organic Yukon Gold Seed Potatoes (either 1lb or 5lb bags) so you can get planting right away!