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Potato

## Potato

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| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Stacks | 20 |
| Prefab Hash | 1929046963 |
| Prefab Name | ItemPotato |
| Slot Class | SlotClass.Plant |
| Sorting Class | SortingClass.Resources |
| Nutrition | 10 |
| Quality | Low (-25% hydration capacity) |

![Potato](ItemPotato.png)
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## Description

> *"Potatoes are a simple, fast growing crop that can keep Stationeers alive in emergencies."*
> — Stationpedia

Potatoes can be grown in hydroponics to yield 2 Potatoes and 1 Potato Seed when fully grown.  They must be replanted after being harvested, using either a Potato Seed or a raw Potato.

| Info | Data |
|---|---|
| Time to fruiting | 8 minutes in light |
| Yield | 2 |
| Edible By [Chickens](/wiki/chicken) | No |

## Growing

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## Usage

It's recommended to cook these little guys in the [Microwave](/wiki/microwave) to turn them into [baked potatoes](/wiki/baked-potato) or save them to make some [Fries](/wiki/fries).