Potatoes always do finest in full sun. They are aggressively rooting plants, as well as we locate that they will produce the best plant when grown in a light, loose, well-drained soil. Potatoes favor a somewhat acid dirt with a PH of 5.0 to 7.0. Thankfully potatoes are really versatile and will certainly usually generate a reputable crop, also when the soil conditions as well as growing seasons are less than perfect.