Potato

There are 151 known species of wild potato. These inedible species are the original ancestors of today’s cultivated potato. Wild species are found from southwestern… Read More »Can You Find Potatoes In The Wild?

Potato production is relatively sustainable since there is no known significant damage to air, water, land, soil, forests, etc. as long as pesticides have not… Read More »Are Potatoes Grown Sustainably?

“It’s grown practically everywhere in the world, and practically everywhere, people consider it one of ‘our foods’.” For the rest of the world beyond the… Read More »Do Potatoes Grow Everywhere?

Potatoes are grown from special potatoes called “seed potatoes” which are cut into pieces (sometimes left whole) and planted in the ground. These pieces of… Read More »How Does Potato Farming Work?

Potato production is relatively sustainable since there is no known significant damage to air, water, land, soil, forests, etc. as long as pesticides have not… Read More »Is Growing Potatoes Bad For The Environment?

Potatoes contain nearly every important vitamin and nutrient, except vitamins A and D, making their life-supporting properties unrivalled by any other single crop. Keep their… Read More »Why Are Potatoes So Important?

The average Potato Farmer in the US makes $44,483. What is the yield of potatoes per acre? The average yield of 331 cwt per acre… Read More »How Much Do Farmers Make On Potatoes?

The part of the plant we call a “potato” grows underground. It grows on a specialized underground stem called a stolon. So, although potatoes grow… Read More »Are Potatoes Grown Underground?

stolon. The part of the plant we call a “potato” grows underground. It grows on a specialized underground stem called a stolon. So, although potatoes… Read More »Where Do Potatoes Grow Underground?

When you plant potatoes, avoid planting them near: Apple, peach, and cherry trees. Fruit trees like peach, apple, and cherry often attract blight, a disease… Read More »Where Should You Not Plant Potatoes?