In four to six weeks, the sprouts should have grown and you can rub off all but the four strongest ones. By then, they should be ready for planting. You don’t need to chit maincrop potatoes as they ...

Potatoes are a staple part of many meals – but one mistake many of us make with our spuds could actually be life-threatening, ...

Most kitchens will have at least a couple of spuds knocking around, and no longer do we need ample garden space to grow our ...

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) encourages gardeners to label their egg boxes with the variety of potato that is being ...

"Potatoes sprout when exposed to light, warmth, or humidity, as these conditions mimic their natural growing environment," says Le Mire. “They’re essentially trying to grow into new plants.” ...

which prevents potatoes from sprouting in your pantry. Tempted to plant potatoes from the grocery store? They likely won't sprout well because of the inhibitors, plus they may harbor plant ...

Storing potatoes incorrectly is detrimental ... warm conditions that mimic a potato’s natural growing conditions, as this will encourage sprouting. Seek a spot with a steady temperature of ...

Wondering how to cure sweet potatoes after digging them up? Which varieties hold up best in storage? Read on to learn all about growing sweet potatoes at home. Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas ...

By Ivy Summerfield February is the month of LOVE, the shortest month of the year, and in some years, it has an extra day ...

£49 year or £4.99 a month, cancel anytime. Although any potato will grow and produce a crop, even sprouting ones from the back of the larder, it's best to buy 'seed potatoes' from a garden centre or ...

£49 year or £4.99 a month, cancel anytime. Although any potato will grow and produce a crop, even sprouting ones from the back of the larder, it's best to buy 'seed potatoes' from a garden centre or ...