Potato Home Gardening Guides

IGardenPlanting.com is a great online resource for gardeners. We recommend their "how to grow potatoes" site for updated resources.

MSU Potato Breeding and Genetics Program's Kelly Zarka, developed gardening guides in 2009 for home gardeners, MSU extension and various agricultural exhibits.

A Guide to Growing Potatoes In Your Home Garden Grow Potatoes in Your Home Garden

(Longer Version)                            (Shorter Version) 

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