Potato plant

The Potato plant is a type of crop that players can grow in the farming skill in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). This crop is one of the first farming items players can cultivate, making it an essential aspect of the early farming experience.

To grow a Potato plant, players must first obtain a Potato seed, which can be found in various locations such as the Farming Guild, certain monster drops, or as rewards from farming contracts. Once players acquire a Potato seed, they need to use it on an empty garden patch. Before planting, it is crucial to have access to a spade, as this tool is necessary to clear the patch if it is overgrown.

Once the seed is planted in the patch, players must ensure that the patch is being watered and maintained during its growth phase. This is where tools like a watering can or the use of nearby water sources come into play. The Potato plant takes a short duration of time to grow, typically around 40 minutes of real-time, making it relatively quick compared to other crops.

As the Potato plant matures, it will eventually bear Potatoes, which can be harvested after its growth cycle is complete. Each fully grown Potato plant yields multiple Potatoes that players can use in a variety of cooking recipes or as ingredients for other tasks, such as in the Making Snacks activity or for healing purposes in the game.

Additionally, players can gather experience in the Farming skill by planting, caring for, and harvesting Potato plants. This early farming activity lays the groundwork for more advanced crops and farming techniques, aiding players as they progress in their journey.

Visually, the Potato plant features broad, green leaves that are distinctive and recognizable in the farming patches around Gielinor. The vibrant greenery of the leaves contrasts with the earthy tones of the patch soil, making it a pleasant sight for players who pass by or tend to their farming ventures.

Potato plants are often found in various farming patches throughout the game, with notable locations including the Catherby and Falador farming patches. These spots are commonly visited by players looking to enhance their farming skills.