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 ...

Learning how to prepare potatoes for planting is easy to maximize your potato harvest. It isn’t hard, but you don’t want to ...

More often than not, you’re better off if you just buy seed potatoes. Local vendors should have a good supply of seed potatoes pretty soon, or if you are a mail-order shopper, seed potatoes are ...

Whether you’re a beginner vegetable gardener or not, it’s always wise to not make work for yourself. Making vegetable growing ...

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 ...

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 ...

One potato, two potatoes, three potatoes, four. It’s time to plant potatoes for a family of four. Did you know that a dozen well-tended plants can yield as much as 60 pounds of potatoes? Of course, it ...

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 ...

As the December holidays draw near, let’s look at the origins of a celebrated side dish — white potatoes. They play a key role in Hanukkah celebrations as potato latkes. They also grace Christmas ...