Red potatoes are generally round with a thin, smooth, red skin. I have often heard of red potatoes being called “new potatoes,” but other varieties may also be called this. New potato simply refers to ...

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Most potatoes are best grown in the fall or spring, as the temperature is neither too hot nor too cold. However, if you want the best chances of your potatoes thriving when planted in the fall, look ...

Even though two potato varieties may seem the same, there can be a big difference in how each makes it to the dinner table.

Potatoes are the most consumed vegetable in the United States -- roughly 113 pounds per person in 2010 -- and they're quickly gaining popularity as the most popular food staple in the world, right ...

Q: I plan to grow potatoes in my garden for the first time this spring. Are there varieties that do better than others in our region? - T. Hanson, Dilworth, Minn. A: North Dakota State University has ...

Starchy potatoes like russets, Idahos and sweet potatoes are typically a go-to in many American households, but you should reserve those for baking and mashing instead of for potato salad. Try waxy ...

TWIN BRIDGES, Mont. — The average American eats 100-pounds of potatoes a year. So there's always demand for healthy seed potatoes. In this week's Montana Moment, we visit a certified seed potato farm ...