Chitting takes place for about six weeks so the earlier you can do it, the better. If you decide to 'chit' your seed potatoes ...

A gardener has shared his expert tip for growing potatoes at home and it doesn't involve using any patch in your garden.

The ideal pH for growing potatoes is between 5.0 and 6.0. Conduct a soil test to determine the pH and nutrient levels. If the soil is too alkaline, you can lower the pH by adding sulfur or organic ...

Growing potatoes indoors is a rewarding and practical way to enjoy fresh produce year-round. Whether you're new to gardening or looking for a fun indoor project, learning how to grow potatoes ...

but they tend to be the best varieties to grow if you want some for storage. Your home-grown potatoes should be ready for lifting from June until September, depending on the varieties and the ...

Potatoes are the bookend crops of the garden.  Planted in spring, their harvest is the hallmark of late summer into autumn.

Hello, Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. Spring is definitely here! The forsythia is out in full bloom, along with some ...

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Discover how to grow potatoes both in the ground and in a pot on the patio. Whether you love new potatoes, roast potatoes or jacket potatoes, we've grown and tasted lots of different varieties so we ...

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Q: We put a lot of manure in our vegetable garden, now our potatoes are very scabby. How can we correct our problem so that we can grow nice potatoes again? A: Common scab disease in potatoes ...

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 ...