Potato dry rot leads to significant losses during storage and postharvest handling, making management of this disease critically important for potato farmers. Colorado State University researchers in ...

Greg Pryor shares how and when to start planting a summer garden in this edition of The Happy Homestead. From potatoes to tomatoes, Pryor gives planting tips for a variety of garden staples.

The potato is commonly planted around St. Patrick’s Day. Typically, the soil temperature is ready to plant potatoes and other early spring crops like peas then. Current soil temperatures are ...

This guide explains how to grow sweet potatoes from slips using containers. It covers planting depth, soil choice, and watering needs. The method works well for patios, balconies, and small gardens.

First, select a species that will match the conditions and limitations of the desired planting site, often referred to as “right plant, right place.” ...

There’s a bit of old gardening wisdom that floats around every spring, and like most good advice, it’s stuck around because it works: Plant your potatoes on St. Patrick’s Day. With March 17 just ...

The truth is that unless you plant cool-season crops soon, they will fail miserably. If you wait until Mother’s Day, it will already be too late to plant peas, potatoes, cabbage, onion, spinach ...

Rising grocery prices have pushed many households toward home gardening. Fortunately, some vegetables are especially budget-friendly, and a well-organised operation can save you hundreds of dollars.

This beginner-friendly guide explains how to start a vegetable garden with indirect and direct seed-sowing methods.