Sow and Grow Potatoes

Harvest and Store Potatoes

With potatoes, you don’t just harvest and store them.  There is an importing step in between called curing. Harvesting Tips:  1) Even though potatoes grow underground, they let you know when they are ready to be harvested.  If you want smaller potatoes, harvest them after they start flowering.  If you want full size potatoes for […]

Sow and Grow Potatoes

Sow and Grow Potatoes

Here are my tips for sowing and growing seed potatoes.  A seed potato is typically grown organically without sprout inhibitors, will mirror the variety it is supposed to be and should be certified as disease free. Outdoor Sowing Tips:   1) I usually buy seed potatoes online or from a local nursery.  2) I have tried […]

Types of Potatoes

Types of Potatoes

There are three main types of potatoes: Early Season Potatoes mature in 90 days or less.  This potato type is good for any garden. Mid Season Potatoes mature between 90 and 120 days.  This type of potato is a good pick for warmer climates. Late Season Potatoes mature 120 days and over.  This potato type is […]