The outer layer of the atmosphere that is directly adjacent to the mesosphere and where the temperature increases with an increase in altitude. The base of the thermosphere is about 280,000 ft. The boundary between the troposphere and stratosphere, usually characterized by an abrupt change of lapse rate.
If you decide to cut your seed potatoes, cut them into pieces so that each piece has at least one eye (though more than one eye per piece is fine too) and is roughly at least an ounce. Then allow the seed potatoes pieces to cure in a cool but humid place for 2-3 days.You can also sprinkle the cut seed potatoes with an anti-fungal powder at this time.After curing, they should be planted as soon as possible.f you are concerned that the weather may get too warm or too cold too fast in your area, you can try chitting your seed potatoes to help get a jump on the season. Plant the seed potatoes about 2-3 inches deep and about 24 inches apart.
Instructions. Turn the soil over in your planned planting area with a hoe or tiller to a depth of 12 inches and break the dirt up finely. Remove any large rocks and other debris while hoeing. Dig a trench about 4 inches wide and 6 to 8 inches deep.If you're going to plant more than one row, space them apart by about 24 to 36 inches.Cut your potatoes into cubes, about 1 to 2 inches on each side, leaving a sprout on each cube. Nonsprouted sections should have two or three eyes on each.Place the cubes into the bottom of the trench, separating each cube from the other by about 6 to 8 inches. Place the sprouted or eye side of the cubes facing up.Cover the potatoes with a layer of compost and then replace the dirt on top of the plantings.nstructions. Turn the soil over in your planned planting area with a hoe or tiller to a depth of 12 inches and break the dirt up finely. Remove any large rocks and other debris while hoeing. Dig a trench about 4 inches wide and 6 to 8 inches deep.