Probably for no other reason than they can go in the ground now, I have planted 2 potatoes this year. I haven't ever grown them before because it just seemed like potatoes are so easy to get at the store (especially since I live in Idaho and it's almost mandatory for any shopping excursion), and I just couldn't see how home-grown potatoes could be any better than the ones I can buy in the store. Maybe I'm underrating potatoes in general, but how good can a potato really be?
Still, it's a few weeks too early to plant the good stuff--tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and I'm trying to ration myself to planting just a few carrots, lettuce, and radishes every 2 weeks, as I've finally caught on to the fact that NO ONE is going to eat 150 radishes in one week. Still, it's hard not to be overly exuberant about planting things, because having a full garden will finally give us some convenience food for the year! Very, very exciting.....
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A home-grown potato is a wonderous thing. Trust me - there is a big difference!
I thought the same thing about potatoes as you did. What difference could there be between one bought here and another one bought there? Then we bought home-grown potatoes. And boy, did our taste buds get overwhelmed! I would never have thought there could be any difference other than the price. Well, you'll be able to see for yourself soon. Now that I'm out of work, I'll follow your example and do some gardening experiments. Provided DH will let me. He still wakes up in a cold sweat whenever I threaten to use the kitchen. ;)
A potato is NOT a potato. I am currently in love with fingerlings. What variety are you growing?
There is a world of difference in the taste. Good luck with your crop. you will probably be growing more next year.
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