Container pots can help you grow fresh, healthy, and chemical-free vegetables at home, even if you do not have a garden.

In this video, learn how to plant potatoes for a productive fall crop. Gardeners in warmer climates can take advantage of mild winters to grow potatoes for an early spring harvest, while those in ...

As president of both the Mississippi and U.S. sweet potato councils, Caleb Englert knows the impact this year’s expected below average crop will have on the state’s growers. “Just like any farmers out ...

If you've never grown potatoes, add them to your garden this year. They're relatively easy to grow and don't require a lot of maintenance. The hardest part is knowing when they're ready to eat.

That’s it. That’s the news. Genome biologist Sanwen Huang knows a thing or two about potatoes. But his latest potato breakthrough may be his most shocking yet: potatoes are descended from tomatoes. In ...

Potato maturity depends on the variety, ranging from about 110 days for early types to over 120 days for late ones. Key harvest signals include firm skin, flowering for early harvests, and foliage ...

With most of the U.S. expected to have one of the hottest summers on record, these crops are least likely to bolt or wilt. This summer is predicted to be another scorcher, with record breaking ...

While grocery shopping at night, I’ve noticed the potatoes in the produce section being covered with some kind of blanket or tarp. I haven’t seen any other vegetables treated this way. Has the Oregon ...

Growing your own slips from sweet potatoes is a rewarding project so easy anyone can do it. Unlike regular potatoes, sweet potatoes do not have eyes that grow into new plants. Skins contain fine roots ...