Category: Potatoes

Gardening is a great way to get your hands dirty! Growing potatoes can be especially rewarding, as it’s not only simple but also very satisfying. With the right soil preparation, planting technique, watering routine, pest control methods, and harvesting tricks you will be well on your way to growing delicious potatoes that are sure to…

Wondering how long it takes to grow potatoes? The days-to-maturity (DTM) varies, but there are some good rules of thumb for garden planning. It generally takes 3-4 months to grow potatoes. New potatoes tend to be ready at 8 weeks or 60 days/2 months after planting. For full-sized potatoes, most common varieties are ready in…

Potato grow bags are typically 5-20 gallon fabric bags built specifically for growing potatoes. Some are made of non-woven geotextile, while others are made of a plastic tarp-like material with metal grommets for drainage holes. Some have little trapdoors on the side for harvesting. Seed potatoes are typically planted near the bottom of the grow…

Red Pontiac potatoes are a popular gourmet potato variety with thin red skin and sweet white flesh. This all-purpose variety is excellent for harvesting new potatoes and also makes fantastic mashed potatoes. In the garden, these potatoes are also known for growing well in heavy clay soil and for storing well. Red Pontiac is a…

Looking for a potato with a naturally buttery taste? Time to try the German Butterball potato! German Butterball potatoes are a gourmet potato variety with a brown peel and yellow flesh. These specialty potatoes have a buttery melt-in-your-mouth flavor and flakey texture. German Butterball potatoes are most commonly used as baking potatoes but can also…

French Fingerling potatoes are an heirloom variety known for their exceptional nutty and sweet flavor. These skinny 3″-4″ long potatoes have thin, smooth red skin and rich yellow flesh. French Fingerling potatoes are wonderful boiled, roasted, or added to potato salads or casseroles. This is a late-season variety, usually taking 95-125 days to grow in…

Looking for a truly purple potato for your garden? Try Purple Majesty potatoes! Purple Majesty potatoes are a dark purple potato variety with purple skin and matching deep purple flesh. These gourmet potatoes have a rich sweet flavor, firm, moist texture, and keep their color well when cooked. Purple Majesty is a midseason variety, and…

Looking for a quick-growing potato for your garden? Try Norland potatoes! Norland potatoes are an early-season variety with red skin and white flesh. These attractive, great-tasting potatoes are particularly well-suited to harvesting as new potatoes. Norland potatoes are disease resistant and take only 70-90 days to reach maturity in the garden. Norland is an all-around…

Looking for a classic all-purpose potato to grow in your garden? Try the delicious Kennebec potato! Kennebec potatoes are a gourmet potato variety with white flesh and smooth thin brown skin. These potatoes have a smooth yet fluffy texture and are well-suited to baking, boiling, frying, or stewing. They’re specifically known as one of the…

Russet potatoes are varieties that have thick rough brown skin. They also have white flesh and a fluffy dry texture when cooked. Russet potatoes are excellent for making baked or mashed potatoes. Most russets take about 95 days to mature after planting in the garden. The most popular varieties of russet potato include the Burbank…

The Yukon Gold potato is a gourmet variety with light yellow flesh and smooth tan skin. They have a fluffy dry texture and a buttery flavor when cooked. Yukon Gold potatoes are most commonly baked or boiled but can also be used for making French fries, roasted potatoes, or mashed potatoes. These determinate potatoes are…