Maine’s 20121 potato harvest looks strong, with 8,000 acres more than last year producing a crop, the Maine Potato Board said Wednesday. In 2020, Maine farmers planted 51,000 acres and harvested ...

I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about harvesting potatoes, as a lot of gardeners aren’t quite sure when, exactly, to dig them up. And who could blame them? Size, scent and firmness inform ...

Mostly sunny and dry weather has allowed North Dakota and Minnesota potato farmers to make good progress harvesting their 2021 potato crop. The harvest in northeast North Dakota and northwest ...

Since potatoes grow underground, it can be hard to tell when they're ready to harvest. Watch their foliage. Once the leaves turn brown and die, wait a few weeks for the largest, best potatoes. Make ...

You’ve put in the hard work and effort to lovingly plant and grow potatoes in your garden. Next comes the fun part: digging your potatoes up and enjoying your bounty. Yet how do you know when potatoes ...

It’s time to dig up your potatoes! Or so you think. There’s a fine line when it comes to completing your potato harvest, according to garden columnist Jessica Damiano. The expert wrote in an ...

The land devoted to growing potatoes in the Red River Valley has steadily declined for 20 years and is at its lowest level in a half century. But early harvest returns show that, just as with about ...