Potatoes often develop small sprouts. Depending on their size, these can be hazardous to health. Photo: Getty Images/Liliya Filakhtova In many households, it happens that potatoes with small sprouts ...

Roughly 75% of people in the United States eat potatoes at least once a week, and it's been voted the country's favorite veggie for eight years in a row. Although potatoes have been a staple food in ...

Unlike many other items, potatoes do not actually need to be refrigerated, and, in fact, they will fare better outside the ...

Potatoes are a kitchen staple for anything from chips to mash, but warm environments and bright conditions can often contribute to them starting to sprout and turn green. If you're anything like me, ...

A reader, friend and orchardist once asked me why he couldn't get his potatoes to sprout. A few weeks ago, one of my friends from the pool asked me that same question. I have not seen anything about ...

Potatoes are a favourite to many as they are the ultimate comfort vegetable. They can be roasted, mashed until creamy and smooth, baked in the oven, fried as part of a delicious breakfast or added to ...

There are three main types of potatoes to choose from at the store: starchy, waxy, and those in between (which are referred to as “all-purpose”). The trick is knowing which potato works best in which ...

Q: I bought some seed potatoes by mail and stored them in my basement. They grew long sprouts. Can I still plant them? A: Yes, you can. The University of Minnesota Extension recommends buying ...