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 ...

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

Whether you’re a beginner vegetable gardener or not, it’s always wise to not make work for yourself. Making vegetable growing ...

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

Expert advice through the seasons so you know what to do when. £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 ...

The key is to avoid dark, warm conditions that mimic a potato’s natural growing conditions, as this will encourage sprouting. Seek a spot with a steady temperature of 8-10C, as suggested in the ...

"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.” ...

Maincrops take up the most space in the garden, but they tend to be the best varieties to grow if you want some for storage. Your home-grown potatoes should be ready for lifting from June until ...

Expert advice through the seasons so you know what to do when. £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 ...

FEBRUARY is a good month to start thinking about potatoes – and how you’re going to plant them. Gone are the days when the only choice was to plonk them in the ground, earth them up and let ...