Time lapse of growing eyes of potatoes into harvestable tubers over 90 days. The eye was cut off of a store-bought russet potato that stayed forgotten in its storage for a while. It was then planted ...

Ever looked at your kitchen scraps and wondered if they could be more than just compost? Many gardeners have turned their ...

Next time you have food scraps left over from cooking, think twice before throwing them in the trash or garbage disposal. Certain kitchen leftovers can safely attract birds to your garden, while other ...

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 ...

Potato maturity depends on the variety, ranging from about 110 days for early types to over 120 days for late ones. Key harvest signals include firm skin, flowering for early harvests, and foliage ...

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 ...

Planting potatoes in the fall can extend your growing season. Planting potatoes in the fall gives you a second harvest and fresher food as the weather cools. Fall planting is most effective in mild ...

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 ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - It’s time to start planting your seed potatoes, says Tim Hartmann with Texas A&M AgriLife. “We call them seed potatoes but they’re not really seed,” said Hartmann.