Slip Ideas for Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato Ideas

When you order sweet potatoes to plant, you typically will receive slips that you plant upon receipt.  We will talk about slip on another day.  Now it is time to figure out what you are going to order.  I typically order a mixed dozen (see below for my selections) from Steele Plant Company at www.sweetpotatoplant.com.  […]

Seed and Bulb Ideas

Seed Potato Ideas

There are a few places to order seed potatoes on-line.  I prefer to order gourmet types of potatoes since it is not that difficult to get  russet potatoes. I prefer to plant not more than 3 lbs of seed potatoes.  The smallest increment that I found to purchase is one lb. from Landreth Seeds which is where I’ve been purchasing my seed […]

Seed and Bulb Ideas

Tuber Ideas for Jerusalem Artichokes

Did you ever think about growing Jerusalem Artichokes?  Instead of buying seeds, you buy tubers.  Also, you eat the tubers that grow underground.  The tuber has a nutty flavor and can be used raw in salads or cooked.  These tubers can be used as a potato substitute too. This plant can be invasive and can […]