If you’ve only tasted store-bought potatoes, it’s time to experience the remarkable flavor and convenience of homegrown spuds by learning how to plant seed potatoes. The key is to start with certified ...

OK, I know it’s getting a little late in the season to plant seed potatoes. I saw this discussion on a Master Gardener listserve about seed potatoes and I had to share. This information comes from ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Although spring’s blooms might seem far off during early winter, that period is actually the best for ordering seeds. Q: I got ...

The Ides of March, March 15, was not a good day for Julius Caesar but it is a good day for planting seed potatoes. The phrase “Beware the Ides of March” was a warning given to Julius Caesar in William ...

Q: I bought some seed potatoes by mail and stored them in my basement. They grew long sprouts. Can I still plant them? A: Yes, you can. The University of Minnesota Extension recommends buying ...

Seed potato plants exposed to low levels of the herbicide glyphosate this year can damage next year's seed significantly, according to Andy Robinson, North Dakota State University and University of ...

Soil is no longer necessary for growing potatoes, at least for growing seed potatoes. Newco (Potato Technology Transference Company) is undertaking a research project, together with Neiker-Tecnalia ...