Potato

After the potatoes have been dug, brush the soil off. Do not wash potatoes until you’re ready to use them. Washing can easily reduce the… Read More »What Can I Do With Freshly Picked Potatoes?

First and second earlies can be left in the ground until required but it’s not recommended to leave them beyond 2-3 weeks after their due… Read More »Can You Leave First Early Potatoes In The Ground?

Planting Potatoes in the Garden We find that potatoes are best grown in rows. To begin with, dig a trench that is 6-8 inches deep.… Read More »How Deep Do You Plant Potatoes With Eyes?

Yukon Golds. Yukon Golds fall right in the middle of the spectrum. This is the real beauty of the Yukon Gold, what makes them the… Read More »What Potato Is Best For Roasting?

To earth up the potatoes is simply planting them in compost and when the foliage appears above soil level you cover it with more compost.… Read More »How Do You Earth Up Potatoes In A Container?

Plant: Plant one seed potato for each 3 gallons of Smart Pot container. For the #15 container, for example, plant 5 seed potatoes. For the… Read More »How Many Potatoes Can I Plant In A Container?

Washed potatoes are easy to prepare and tasty when served as a side of mash or chips, or in soups, casseroles, pies or quiches. If… Read More »What Are Washed Potatoes Good For?

BENEFITS OF EARTHING UP POTATOES IN CONTAINERS First, earthing up is only feasible if the container you are using is 60cm (2ft) high or more.… Read More »Do I Need To Earth Up Potatoes In Containers?

Hard potatoes could come from hard soil, but small potatoes definitely do. Also, you should wait until the vine has died back all the way.… Read More »Why Are My Home Grown Potatoes So Hard?

Once they have been peeled and cut, raw potatoes will turn brown quickly. This process, which is called oxidation, happens because potatoes are a naturally… Read More »Can You Eat Peeled Potatoes Turn Brown?