QUESTION: Do potatoes like manure? How do I use it to fertilize? - Pam S … [Read more...]
Do potato plants need a lot of sun?
QUESTION: Do potato plants need a lot of sun? I want to make sure I have enough light to plant them in my garden. - Tom E … [Read more...]
Do potatoes have to flower before harvesting?
QUESTION: My potato plants are not flowering. How do I know when to harvest them? Do potato vines have to flower before harvesting? Or does it depend on the type of potato? -Matt G ANSWER: Don’t worry if your potato plants aren’t producing blooms. The flowers are not needed in … [Read more...]
Can you grow potatoes from peelings?
QUESTION: What can I do with potato scraps? Is it possible to grow potatoes from the peelings? - Lori W ANSWER: If potato peelings are thick and contain one or two eyes, you can grow potatoes from the peelings. Use peelings from healthy potato specimens that are free from … [Read more...]
How to Grow Potatoes From Store Bought Potatoes
When deep winter snows cover the ground, many of us tend to dream of harvesting succulent fresh vegetables and fruits. Potatoes taunt us because they are a staple food in many people’s diets. As the eyes start to sprout, we are reminded of the gardening season that lies … [Read more...]