Since potatoes grow underground, it can be hard to tell when they're ready to harvest. Watch their foliage. Once the leaves turn brown and die, wait a few weeks for the largest, best potatoes. Make ...

Knowing when to harvest sweet potatoes is key. Too soon, and they're small, starchy, and not so sweet. Too late, and they're ...

Anyone who grows their own fruit and vegetables will know that it takes time and commitment to produce a crop. Growing your own is not a five-minute wonder that results in a quick reward. Apart from ...

It’s time — or getting to be time — for us gardeners to reap what we’ve sown. Although it’s fairly evident when some edibles, like tomatoes, are ripe for the picking (uniform red, yellow or orange ...

Sweet potatoes are ready to harvest after about 90 to 130 days in the ground. Getting this timing right is very important, as harvesting too early or too late can impact sweet potato flavor. Keep an ...

These tips and tricks will help you dig up plenty of tasty tubers—at just the right time. Since potatoes grow underground, it can be hard to tell when they're ready to harvest. Watch their foliage.