Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plus learn which type is best for making mashed potatoes, french fries and more. Potatoes are the hearty and reliable backbone of ...

If you have a small space for growing vegetables but still want a big harvest, potatoes may be the perfect addition to your garden. You can easily grow potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) in a vertical ...

Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says that even though two potato varieties may seem the same, there can be a big difference in how each makes it to the dinner table. She said ...

You can also grow first early and second early potatoes in a large bag on a patio or balcony, regularly covering the bottoms of stems with more compost as they grow. First early potatoes can be ...

Who doesn’t love a good tuber, whether it’s the sweetness of baked sweet potatoes or the crispy-hot goodness of French fries? We asked experts for their tips on how to grow them. Some gardeners plant ...

Typical varieties of sweet potatoes require lots of space for their vines, but there are some varieties you can grow indoors if you're in a cooler climate.

FARGO, N.D. — Two North Dakota State University scientists have teamed up to illustrate that potatoes are both nutritious and delicious. Julie Garden-Robinson and Susie Thompson collaborated to ...