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Growing potatoes indoors is a rewarding and practical way to enjoy fresh produce year-round. Whether you're new to gardening or looking for a fun indoor project, learning how to grow potatoes ...
The many feet of snow on the ground where I live is an indication of just how far I am from starting a vegetable garden this ...
Potatoes are the bookend crops of the garden.  Planted in spring, their harvest is the hallmark of late summer into autumn.
Maincrops take up the most space in the garden, but they tend to be the best varieties to grow if you want some for storage. Your home-grown potatoes should be ready for lifting from June until ...
Nowadays, though, anything is possible – even growing fruit and vegetables indoors. In fact, some of us are even using up bits of leftover vegetables to grow new ones from our windowsills.
Sprout potato seed indoors and delay sowing until the soil is warm; mid-April should be fine. As an extra insurance, a fleece covering will warm the crop up. Try not to grow potatoes on the same spot ...
Compared to other crops, not many gardeners in our area grow sweet potatoes. Traditionally they have been considered a warm climate crop. Sweet potatoes are grown by planting root sprouts called ...