No vegetable can compare to the potato in terms of demand. It's no exaggeration to say that it's grown in every garden plot these days. We've all known since childhood that it needs to be planted, weeded, hilled, protected from the Colorado potato beetle, and then dug up and stored to have dozens of dishes made with it on the table year-round. But is it really that simple? Why then aren't harvests always impressive? Our authors will help you navigate all the complexities of agricultural technology and help you avoid the pitfalls of timing key tasks, watering, and fertilizing.
The potato harvest depends not only on the variety, but also on how the planting material is prepared and the methods used to germinate the potatoes for planting.











