How do you grow potatoes make it in words that children can understand?

Imagine you have a tiny seed called a potato eye. This "eye" is like a baby potato waiting to grow!

1. Plant the Eye: First, you dig a hole in the ground, like a little bed for the baby potato. Then, you gently put the "eye" in the hole and cover it with dirt.

2. Water and Sunshine: Just like you need food and water to grow, the potato eye needs water and sunshine. You need to water the dirt regularly and make sure the sun can shine on it.

3. Growing Underground: The "eye" will start to grow roots and shoots. The shoots will reach up to the sun, and the roots will grow down, taking water and food from the ground.

4. Potato Plant: The potato plant will grow taller and stronger, with lots of green leaves.

5. Potatoes Grow: But the real potatoes are hiding underground! The plant sends food down to its roots, and this makes new potatoes grow around the original "eye."

6. Harvest Time: When the plant starts to dry and die, it's time to harvest the potatoes! You gently dig them up, brush off the dirt, and now you have delicious potatoes to eat!

Extra Fun Fact: You can eat the potatoes right away, or you can store them in a cool, dark place to enjoy them later!