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 ...

Being a professional gardener, I enjoy advising beginners on how to grow their own food. One crop I always recommend trying is potatoes because they're easy to grow and there are so many wonderful ...

In the world of maximizing yield, missing a chance to plant a seed is costly. A new Spudnik potato planter looks to make the planting process much more efficient for R.D. Offutt Farms. R.D. Offutt ...

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 ...

Gardeners in the upper Midwest love to grow and eat potatoes. The average North Dakotan eats over 100 pounds of spuds per year, making it our favorite vegetable. The planting season for potatoes is ...

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 ...

Planting potatoes in the fall gives you a second harvest and fresher food as the weather cools. Fall planting is most effective in mild winter regions, where short-season varieties mature before frost ...

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 ...

For Kansas gardeners, St. Patrick’s Day means something much more than donning a favorite green outfit and heading to local celebrations. Traditionally, the Irish holiday signals the date for planting ...

Find out how to plant seed potatoes correctly with these simple, step-by-step instructions. If you’ve only tasted store-bought potatoes, it’s time to experience the remarkable flavor and convenience ...