Vegetables

Potatoes can be grown outdoors all year round in warm climates such as in their native region of South America, but in northern latitudes with… Read More »Can I Grow Potatoes All Year-Round?

The best compost for growing potatoes in a container is John Innes number 2 or 3(the number relates to the strength of the compost 3… Read More »What Is The Best Compost For Potatoes?

In about a week, you should see signs that the potatoes are sprouting. After three to four weeks, you can plant the fully sprouted potatoes… Read More »How Long Does It Take For Potato Eyes To Sprout?

Can I use potatoes bought from the supermarket as seed potatoes? It is best not to because many shop bought potatoes may have been treated… Read More »Can I Chit Supermarket Potatoes?

As the seed potatoes produce sprouts, remove all but the topmost four on each tuber. This ensures that these get all the goodness of the… Read More »Should You Remove Sprouts From Seed Potatoes Before Planting?

Keep the potatoes in a cardboard box or brown paper bag during their hibernation period. They require ventilation, so don’t stack or pile the potatoes… Read More »Can I Store Seed Potatoes In A Paper Bag?

Vinegar. The acidity of the vinegar will kill potato bugs and all kinds of bad plant pests. Therefore, combine one cup of vinegar, one teaspoon… Read More »What To Spray On Potatoes For Bugs?

Flea Beetles These small “shot holes” can make potato plants susceptible to bacterial and fungal diseases such as Verticillium wilt and Fusarium rot. How do… Read More »What Is Putting Holes In My Potato Leaves?

At room temperature, about 70 degrees F, true potato seeds retain high germination for about five years. You can greatly extend storage life just by… Read More »How Long Will Seed Potatoes Last Before Planting?

Seed Quality Regardless of your source of seed potato, check them thoroughly for quality before planting. Your seed potatoes should be clean skinned without excessive… Read More »How Do You Know If Seed Potatoes Are Bad?