If you’ve only tasted store-bought potatoes, it’s time to experience the remarkable flavor and convenience of homegrown spuds by learning how to plant seed potatoes. The key is to start with certified ...

Potatoes are a versatile and popular vegetable that can be grown in home gardens. Plant certified seed potatoes in spring and harvest new potatoes after flowering or wait for larger tubers after the ...

If you’re thinking about growing your own potatoes this year, there’s one important skill to learn before you get started: how to chit seed potatoes. Many gardeners agree that learning how to grow ...

Once you have your seed potatoes, you’ll want to cut them into about 1.25-inch chunks with each chunk containing at least one “eye” or sprout. You’ll want to do this about a week before you plan to ...

Potatoes are one of the most versatile and popular vegetables eaten throughout the world. A crop failure of this vegetable caused by a pathogen in just one country in the mid-1800s was responsible for ...

Q: I bought some seed potatoes by mail and stored them in my basement. They grew long sprouts. Can I still plant them? A: Yes, you can. The University of Minnesota Extension recommends buying ...

Q: Can you provide some advice on how to grow potatoes? I planted some this spring but they are already looking very sad and have not flowered yet. A. Potatoes can be a bit tricky here in North State ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Burlap sacks are usually free from coffee shops and they make a great container for growing potatoes. You can also buy grow bags that work well too. Here’s how to do it. We have two ...

Which potato grow bag is best? Whether you’re a first-time grower or a longtime horticulturist, a satisfying and easy crop to grow is potatoes. A recent trend is to grow potatoes in potato grow bags.