The soil is teeming with useful microorganisms, but there are also organisms that attack agricultural crops, affecting plant growth, yield, and quality. All soil that is to be moved in infrastructure ...

In a three-year project, researchers at NIBIO have tested how biochar affects potato yields and soil quality under Norwegian conditions. The results show that biochar has little effect on yield, but ...

Potatoes are quietly staging a comeback in backyards, patios, and even balcony containers across the United States, and the ...

Sweet potatoes are a great substitute for white potatoes in your diet. Many people can't, or shouldn't, eat white potatoes. White potatoes contain small amounts of solanine, a naturally occurring ...

A late start in the garden does not shut the door on a strong harvest of sweet potatoes and pumpkins. Many gardeners assume ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty / ArtMarie You should never throw potato peels away. These food scraps are high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals like ...