Potato Varieties

French Fingerling Potatoes

This was the first year that I grew French Fingerling Potatoes. Check out the other Types of Potatoes. Features: 1) French Fingerlings come in red or yellow skin with yellow flesh. 2) This type of potato does well in zone 3 to 9. This means the seed potatoes can be planted in the fall for […]

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 […]