{"product_id":"potato-fruit-seeds","title":"Potato Fruit Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"491\"\u003ePotato Fruit Seeds (True Potato Seeds or TPS) are the result of natural cross-pollination between flowering potato plants. Each seed holds the potential for a brand-new potato variety, allowing you to select for traits like flavour, colour, shape, storage ability, and disease resistance. Plants grown from TPS often flower abundantly, displaying a range of petal colours from white and pink to mauve and purple. At the end of the first season, you'll harvest a range of tuber sizes—store the largest, healthiest ones to plant in Year 2. In their second year, these tubers will grow into mature plants, giving you a chance to evaluate and save your favourites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1406\" data-start=\"1184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1226\" data-start=\"1184\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Potato Fruit Seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003ePotatoes grown from TPS are best suited to Zones 3-9. They thrive in full sun, well-drained soil, and regular watering. Great for garden beds, potato towers, or deep containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1439\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1442\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003ePotatoes were first domesticated in the Andes, where farmers have long used true seed to adapt and develop landrace varieties. TPS allows home growers and seed savers to do the same—selecting and stabilising varieties suited to their local conditions. This method preserves genetic diversity and builds resilience into food systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2090\" data-start=\"1776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1805\" data-start=\"1776\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1822\" data-start=\"1808\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors in early spring; transplant seedlings after the last frost.\u003cbr data-end=\"1905\" data-start=\"1902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1919\" data-start=\"1905\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost; transplant once soil warms.\u003cbr data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2011\" data-start=\"1997\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors; grow in pots or containers in Year 1 to protect from cool soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2090\" data-start=\"1776\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2592\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2138\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Potato Fruit Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2592\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2141\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost in seedling trays; transplant to garden or containers after danger of frost.\u003cbr data-end=\"2284\" data-start=\"2281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2297\" data-start=\"2284\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist but not soggy; consistent watering improves tuber development.\u003cbr data-end=\"2379\" data-start=\"2376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2394\" data-start=\"2379\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Year 1, harvest tubers at the end of the season; select the largest and healthiest to store.\u003cbr data-end=\"2493\" data-start=\"2490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2509\" data-start=\"2493\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hill soil around growing plants to encourage tuber formation and prevent greening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2996\" data-start=\"2594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2632\" data-start=\"2594\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2996\" data-start=\"2594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2667\" data-start=\"2635\"\u003eLet Plants Flower and Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow flowering and fruit set for future seed collection.\u003cbr data-end=\"2728\" data-start=\"2725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2747\" data-start=\"2728\"\u003eHarvest Fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect ripe seed balls (green, cherry tomato-like fruits) at the end of the season.\u003cbr data-end=\"2835\" data-start=\"2832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2857\" data-start=\"2835\"\u003eExtract and Clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scoop out seeds, ferment for 2-3 days, rinse, and dry thoroughly.\u003cbr data-end=\"2926\" data-start=\"2923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2936\" data-start=\"2926\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep seeds in a cool, dry place; viable for up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3077\" data-start=\"2998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3022\" data-start=\"2998\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3025\" data-start=\"3022\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"3077\" data-start=\"3025\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811199299826,"sku":"MF-POTATO-005","price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Potato_Berry.jpg?v=1772481914","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/potato-fruit-seeds","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}