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 ...

As soon as the first seed potatoes appear in garden centers in late winter, an annual debate begins among hobby gardeners.

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 ...

Potatoes are a rewarding crop that will give you a high yield as long as you provide them with the right growing conditions. Once planted, they need minimal tending until harvest time. Best of all, ...

A thriving garden does not always begin with a seed packet or a trip to the garden center. Some of the most satisfying plants ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A reader, friend and orchardist once asked me why he couldn't get his potatoes to sprout. A few weeks ago, one of my friends from ...

February is a great month to start thinking about chitting potatoes ready for planting. In fact, this simple garden job could be your secret weapon ahead of the growing season. But what does chitting ...

A reader, friend and orchardist once asked me why he couldn't get his potatoes to sprout. A few weeks ago, one of my friends from the pool asked me that same question. I have not seen anything about ...