Typically, I plant potatoes in the ground. This spring, however, I tried the idea of container-planting potatoes in corrugated cardboard boxes. (See From the Ground Up, March 30, 2025.) This turned ...

Most container potato failures happen before a single seed potato touches soil. The wrong variety, the wrong container size, or the wrong soil — these decisions are made in the driveway or the garden ...

Potatoes are a versatile and popular vegetable that can be grown in home gardens. Plant certified seed potatoes in spring and harvest new potatoes after flowering or wait for larger tubers after the ...

The year I first bothered to chit my seed potatoes, I thought it was going to be one of those fussy Old Gardener rituals that didn’t actually change much. I was wrong. The un-chitted spuds in one bed ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Burlap sacks are usually free from coffee shops and they make a great container for growing potatoes. You can also buy grow bags that work well too. Here’s how to do it. We have two ...

April is a time when growing potatoes really kicks off. In many climates, it is a month when early and maincrop potatoes are planted, and a bit of pre-planting attention can make a big difference to ...

Potatoes are a versatile and popular vegetable that can be grown in home gardens. Plant certified seed potatoes in spring and harvest new potatoes after flowering or wait for larger tubers after the ...

How are potatoes grown? Potatoes thrive in well-drained soil and require ample sunlight to grow well. Remember to space out your seed potatoes properly when planting to give them room to develop.