A: Yes, but I make no guarantees how big your harvest will be. Make sure the soil is thoroughly tilled before planting. Position the potato in the soil, so the tip of the sprout emerges approximately ...

Next time you have food scraps left over from cooking, think twice before throwing them in the trash or garbage disposal. Certain kitchen leftovers can safely attract birds to your garden, while other ...

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 ...

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 ...

The average American eats 125 pounds of potatoes per year. If you love them like most people, we hope this article will help you grow your own. Potatoes are a cool season crop growing best in 61 to 64 ...

Potato maturity depends on the variety, ranging from about 110 days for early types to over 120 days for late ones. Key harvest signals include firm skin, flowering for early harvests, and foliage ...