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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With their charming, leafy vines and delightful surprise harvest, potatoes bring a little magic to any ...

Many years ago, when I was just starting out in my professional career as a horticulturist, while on my rounds I visited an old farmer. As we talked about growing different crops, he mentioned that ...

I love growing potatoes every year. They have a wonderful flavor and can be used in so many dishes. Even though Inland Northwest gardeners won’t plant potatoes until about mid-April, I have some ...

Are you ready for spud season? If you want to grow your own potatoes, it's time to dig into the dirt and get planting. Not only are potatoes simple to grow, but they also pack a punch of essential ...

Potatoes are one of the most versatile and popular vegetables eaten throughout the world. A crop failure of this vegetable caused by a pathogen in just one country in the mid-1800s was responsible for ...

Scientists have discovered a way to remove toxic compounds from potatoes, making them safer to eat and easier to store. The breakthrough could cut food waste and enhance crop farming in space and ...

Recently we asked our readers to send us photos of their large or unusual produce. Here are some pictures of some unusual and large potatoes, sent to us by a couple of readers: The two sizable spuds ...