Growing Potatoes in your backyard garden

A complete guide to gardening potatoes in your own vegetable garden

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Potatoes are an often over looked addition to any backyard garden. Packed with nutrients, they are versatile in the kitchen and long storing,. And the great thing about growing your own potatoes is you can take advantage of over 100 tasty varieties. You will not longer be limited by the 5 or so different varieties grown commercially. Home grown potatoes come in every shape, color and size.

There are few things in life that are tastier than fresh dug potatoes, mashed, fried or baked for you evening dinner. And in the dead of winter potatoes are one of the few garden crops that you can still eat fresh!

This Growing Potatoes gardening course will take you step by step through the growing process and give you the knowledge you need to grow hundreds of pounds of potatoes from your garden this summer!


Today you will learn how to grow a delicious crop of home grown potatoes in your own backyard garden.


"Great course. Rick is very enthusiastic about the subject and gives plenty of detail so you get a good understanding of the subject. I'm definitely going to put some of the ideas into practice and make better use of my vegetable garden."

- Barbara C

What you will learn with Growing Potatoes . . .

Module 1 Introduction
  • Learn why growing your own potatoes is so important.
Module 2 - Planting Your Potatoes
  • Choosing seed potatoes
  • Growing your own seed potatoes
  • What is "Chitting"?
  • Cutting potato seeds for more plants
  • When should you plant
  • Planting using the trench & Hill System
Module 3 - Caring for your growing potatoes
  • Why you should "hill" your potatoes and how to do it
  • Watering your crop
  • Do your potatoes need fertilizer?
  • Common pests and diseases
  • Why are my potatoes funny shaped?
  • How to avoid green potatoes

Module 4 - Harvesting and Storage

  • When are your potatoes ready to harvest?
  • Digging potatoes
  • Curing your potatoes before storage
  • How to get your potatoes to last long in storage

Module 5 - Alternative growing methods

  • Growing potatoes in containers
  • Growing potatoes without hilling
  • Growing potatoes in compost and straw
  • How to get a super early crop of potatoes?


 

What others are saying about Rick's courses:

"We have gardened in the past with mixed results. I feel I have a much greater understanding about how to get my garden started now and can't wait to try out what I have learned during the course!"
- Brandon M.

"Clear, helpful, and engaging. Thank you."
- Noreen S.

"As someone eager to plant his first garden, I found this information really helpful. I have a lot more confidence in planning our garden, and look forward to giving it a shot!"

- Matthew C


"I like the fact that he makes things not so complicated."
- Leslie G

"Enjoyed the course. Instructor was very knowledgeable and responsive to questions."
- Carol M

"Very informative. I got a lot out of this lesson. Good pace for note taking."
- Karen

"Excellent course. Step by step instructions which is what I needed."
- Roseanne

"Great course. The instructor is knowledgeable, engaging, and very passionate about the subject. I already bought starter plants for this growing season, but am now really looking forward to growing from seeds next season."
- Kathy L.

 

Your Instructor


Rick Stone
Rick Stone

Hi guys, I'm Rick Stone and I’m a gardening fanatic! Over the last 25 years I've grown a large garden at my home and it seems like every year that garden gets a little larger! Most years we grow between 800 to 1100 pounds of fresh veggies for our table and tons of great flowers to make our yard look awesome.

I grow all of my own seedlings and we have learned how to extend our garden harvest to 365 days a year. Even in our zone 6 garden! Growing in cold frames and hoop houses is the key!!

I'm a graduate of the Utah State University Master Gardener program and have been teaching classes for many years on gardening basics and year round gardening. For the last 7 years I have been teaching courses online to nearly 1000 students. Come join me and we will learn everything you need to know to have a successful garden!!


This course is designed to teach you the basics of growing potatoes in your backyard garden.

You will learn everything you need to know to grow a fantastic crop of tasty potatoes your first year!

You will learn the simple steps for growing your own Potatoes:

  • Choosing seed potatoes and planting your crop
  • How to care for your growing potatoes, including common pests and problems
  • Harvesting and storage of your crop
  • Alternative growing methods

Whether you are starting your first garden or you have a thumb as green as an emerald you need this course to get you the information you need to grow a great crop of potatoes!

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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