{"product_id":"potato-fruit-seeds","title":"TPS Potato Fruit Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrue Potato Seeds (TPS) are the result of natural cross-pollination between flowering potato plants. Each seed offers the potential to create an entirely new variety, allowing for the selection of characteristics such as flavor, color, shape, storage capacity, and disease resistance. Plants grown from TPS often produce abundant blooms, with petal colors ranging from white and pink to mauve and purple. At the end of the first season, you will harvest tubers of various sizes—keep the largest and healthiest ones to replant in the second year. In their second year, these tubers will produce mature plants, allowing you to evaluate and keep your favorite varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Grow True Potato Seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePotatoes grown from TPS are suitable for zones 3 to 9. They thrive in full sun, in well-drained soil, with regular watering. Ideal for garden beds, potato towers, or deep containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePotatoes were first domesticated in the Andes, where farmers have long used true seeds to adapt and develop local varieties. TPS allows home gardeners and amateur seed breeders to do the same, by selecting and stabilizing varieties adapted to their local conditions. This method helps preserve genetic diversity and strengthens the resilience of food systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation for Canadian Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 8-9: Start seeds indoors in early spring; transplant after the last frost.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5-7: Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost; transplant when the soil warms up.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3-4: Start indoors; grow in pots or containers the first year to protect from cold 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest True Potato Seeds (TPS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in seed trays; transplant to the garden or containers after all risk of frost has passed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moist without overwatering; regular watering promotes tuber development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the first year, harvest tubers at the end of the season; select the largest and healthiest ones to store.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hill up soil around growing plants to encourage tuber formation and prevent them from turning green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Harvesting Seeds for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow to flower and fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let plants flower and produce fruit for seed harvesting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick ripe fruits (small green berries resembling cherry tomatoes) at the end of the season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction and Cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extract seeds, ferment for 2 to 3 days, then rinse and dry thoroughly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry place; they can remain viable for up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organic Producers Association (Certificate #1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644641337712,"sku":"MF-POTATO-005","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/ChatGPTImage27avr.2026_18_30_29.png?v=1777329046","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-cn\/products\/potato-fruit-seeds","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}