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.
Seed potatoes require loose, moist soil, but should never be planted where water puddles. Plant individual seed potatoes 1 to 1 1/2 feet apart in rows.Many gardeners build mounded rows for planting to ensure good drainage around the potatoes.eed potatoes require loose, moist soil, but should never be planted where water puddles. Plant individual seed potatoes 1 to 1 1/2 feet apart in rows.