Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. johnnyscriv / Getty Images Potatoes should be planted when the soil temperature reaches 45 degrees F, and the soil is relatively ...

A: Yes, but I make no guarantees how big your harvest will be. Make sure the soil is thoroughly tilled before planting. Position the potato in the soil, so the tip of the sprout emerges approximately ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...