What kind of soil do potatoes grow best in?

Question

It's spelled "famine".

Answer 1

soil rich with fertilizers and not so hard. it shouls be pourous soil that u can easily move with ur hands.:). umi

Answer 2

Maine soil

Answer 3

Potatoes like very acidic soil, adding peet moss is a good idea if you do not have naturally acidic soil.

Answer 4

dont use to much lime, more on the acidic side more then anything, a bit of super phosphate is good for them as well, as the plant grows keep heaping the soil over it , keeps  them from going green,  which is a no no when growing spuds

Answer 5

The Irish soil....after the potato fammon they've been doing pretty well. :-D

Answer 6

Potatoes need good rich soil that is loose and has good drainage.  It should be the kind of soil you can pick up and crumble - not heavy clay.