There are two options: You could invest in the expensive self-propelled potato harvester, or get a haulm topper and pulled harvester combination. Otherwise, the income from your crops will be reduced when you sell it. You need a hoe to get rid of the weeds that will soon pop up.If your field requires lime, it will be shown in the right corner box if you’re standing on the field and on the map in the menu. A fertilizer spreader is found in the fertilizing technology category. You find both lime and fertilizer in the BigBag section of the shop. For beginners, artificial fertilizers are the best choice. Without, the income from your harvested crops will be lower. You need a fertilizer spreader, fertilizer (and lime).

After the first harvest, you can use your own potatoes to fill up the planter. You also need to buy a Bigbag of crop seeds containing all the different crop types. In the ‘Potato’ category in the tool tab of the shop, you find specialized planters. A subsoiler is easier and faster to use than a plough, although both works. Because of the roots, you need to plow the field after every harvest.

You require weights in addition to various tools, so the front wheels of your tractor don't lose traction because of the heavy machinery attached in the back.

You need a tractor + weight attachments.

It’s not the cheapest, and therefore potatoes are not the best choice of crops to start with at the beginning.

Let’s take a look at everything you need to plant and harvest potatoes. (Video coming soon!) What you need for potatoes We’ll show you how to plant, harvest and sell those little taters. Welcome to your next 'Crops 101' lesson of the Farming Simulator Academy! We’re focusing on potatoes.

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