by Editor | Aug 31, 2020 | Blog
Potato, Solanum tuberosum, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the family Solanaceae which is grown for its edible tubers. The potato plant has a branched stem and alternately arranged leaves consisting of leaflets which are both of unequal size and shape. The...
by Editor | Aug 28, 2020 | Blog
Home gardeners who know nothing about horticulture are often amazed to discover that everyday potatoes and sweet potatoes not only taste different, but come from different families – even though they have a common “surname” (potato). Solanum tuberosum is a potato that...
by Editor | Aug 26, 2020 | Blog
Growing potatoes can be incredibly rewarding, particularly if you have the space to plant a fair number of them. Better still, if you get a particularly good crop, you can process some of them and store them for times when there aren’t any fresh tubers to harvest from...
by Editor | Aug 24, 2020 | Blog
Adults should consume between 2 and 3 cups of vegetables daily, recommends the United States Department of Agriculture. Some of your vegetable intake can come from starchy vegetables, including sweet potatoes or white potatoes. Despite their similar classification by...
by Editor | Aug 21, 2020 | Blog
Potatoes can be bothered by a variety of pests and diseases. Here are the most common and what to do about them. Pests Damaging pests can work quickly in a potato patch. Stroll through the plot regularly looking for insects and the damage they cause. It’s a lot...
