MINNEAPOLIS — Burlap sacks are usually free from coffee shops and they make a great container for growing potatoes. You can also buy grow bags that work well too. Here’s how to do it. We have two ...

How are potatoes grown? Potatoes thrive in well-drained soil and require ample sunlight to grow well. Remember to space out your seed potatoes properly when planting to give them room to develop.

Since potatoes grow underground, how do you know when they're ready to harvest? Learn the maturity times for some of the ...

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 ...

It may seem strange to start talking about Christmas in July. But summer in the Northern Hemisphere is when gardeners need to start thinking about the colder months to come. This month or next, you ...

Potatoes are grown from seed potatoes. They should have several “eyes” that contain vegetative buds. Do not try to grow potatoes purchased from the grocery store because they are treated to prevent ...

Planting potatoes in above ground in a tower can help reduce pests and diseases. It also takes up less space and is fun. Credit: Courtesy of Brian Seamans Planting potatoes typically means rows lined ...

I remember the first time I grew potatoes. They weren’t planned. A few had sprouted beside the compost pile, and I recognized the leaves. I let them grow and a few months later, I dug up a cluster of ...

Compared to other crops, not many gardeners in our area grow sweet potatoes. Traditionally they have been considered a warm climate crop. Sweet potatoes are grown by planting root sprouts called ...