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 ...

Because the South has such a long growing season, many garden vegetables are planted twice a year. Cool-season crops like ...

Idaho is known across the country and even the world for its Idaho potatoes. Potatoes are a popular crop to grow in your garden and with the right information, can be easy to grow as well. Potatoes ...

Plant potatoes in an area with full sun, and be sure to fertilize them upon planting and once a month after planting. Potatoes are the perfect vegetable for beginner gardeners to tackle. They're easy ...

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 ...

Most kitchens will have at least a couple of spuds knocking around, and no longer do we need ample garden space to grow our own. Once you know the method for growing potatoes in containers, you can ...

The Ides of March, March 15, was not a good day for Julius Caesar but it is a good day for planting seed potatoes. The phrase “Beware the Ides of March” was a warning given to Julius Caesar in William ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Exotic fruit. If you are looking for a fruit that will grab the attention of kids and adults alike, consider adding a finger grapevine to your garden. Finger ...

Charles M. asks: I have limited space in my garden beds but would like to grow potatoes. Can I plant them in a container? Answer: Yes! Potatoes are well-suited for growing in containers. One option is ...

Americans have rediscovered fresh, locally grown food, they love it, and, increasingly, they want to grow it themselves. Last year, 35 percent of all American households, 42 million of them, grew food ...

Two gloved hands holding freshly dug potatoes in garden - Emma Boiko/Shutterstock Considered relatively easy to grow, potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) still require the right amount of water, nutrients, ...