Potato

full sun. Potatoes always do best in full sun. They are aggressively rooting plants, and we find that they will produce the best crop when… Read More »Do Potatoes Grow Better In Sun Or Shade?

Fun fact: Potatoes don’t actually need soil to sprout—they just need favourable environmental conditions. So, if you keep your potatoes somewhere that it’s cool, dark,… Read More »Do Potatoes Sprout More In The Dark?

Earthing up potatoes will increase the length of underground stems that will bear potatoes. This mounding can be repeated once or twice more at 2… Read More »Why Do You Have To Earth Up Potatoes?

Potato plants can’t withstand hard frost and plants wither and die once temperatures are consistently over 100 degrees. What happens if potato plants get too… Read More »Can Potatoes Survive Hot Weather?

First early or ‘new’ potatoes are so-called because they are the earliest to crop, in June. They take 10-12 weeks to mature. Plant 30cm apart,… Read More »Which Potatoes Grow First?

Potatoes are an essential dietary staple in many regions around the world. In fact, they are the world’s fourth-most consumed food. Countries With The Highest… Read More »Do Potatoes Grow All Over The World?

The simple answer here is yes- a potato can grow without soil. However, you still have to provide all necessary nutrients, water, and sunlight to… Read More »Can A Potato Grow Without Soil?

Wild potatoes are found in 16 countries. Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, and Mexico are where 90% of the wild potatoes are found. There are about 199… Read More »Can You Grow Potatoes In The Wild?

The potato is a staple food source for many people around the world. With zero percent fat, potatoes contain many important nutrients and are an… Read More »How Important Is The Potato?

The potato is about 80% water and 20% solids. An 8 ounce baked or boiled potato has only about 100 calories. The average American eats… Read More »What Are 3 Interesting Facts About Potatoes?