Potatoes are remarkably easy to grow in gardens when following expert advice LightFieldStudios/Getty Images Potatoes are categorized into three groups: first-earlies, second-earlies and maincrop.

For full-size spuds, wait until the foliage dies back completely, which usually happens around 90 to 120 days after planting. Use a garden fork or your hands to gently dig around the base of the ...

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 ...

Gardening potatoes is a new challenge to take on! Here are some tips for growing potatoes in your home garden.

Planting and managing potatoes Once the soil temperature reaches 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, plant seed potato pieces in shallow trenches 3 to 5 inches deep with 10 to 12 inches between potato ...

When at least half of the leaves have turned yellow — which will occur between 60 and 120 days from planting, depending on potato type and weather — hold off on watering.

Are you ready for spud season? If you want to grow your own potatoes, it's time to dig into the dirt and get planting. Not only are potatoes simple to grow, but they also pack a punch of essential ...

To chit your seed potatoes, place the uncut tubers in a place with bright light and cool temperatures for a few days. The eyes (buds) on the potatoes will swell and grow into sprouts. 2. Cut the ...

When the potato plant flowers, usually 6 to 8 weeks after planting, you can start harvesting a few early potatoes from each plant by using a small garden fork to dig them up.