They’re versatile, they’re the undisputed star of a roast dinner, and they’re even the nation’s favourite vegetable. I’m of course talking about the humble potato. They’re a staple of many of our ...

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 one of the hardiest vegetables you can keep in your kitchen. They’re resilient, affordable, and when stored properly, they can last for several months. So buying them in bulk and having ...

Those potatoes looked like the perfect ingredients to make a big batch of mashed potatoes when you bought them last week, but now the vegetables look a little, well, unique. Potato sprouts, also ...

You’re about to start making your favorite potato recipe when you notice them: knobby, misshapen white growths poking out of the potato’s skin. Commonly called “eyes,” these growths occur when ...

02:00, Tue, Sep 9, 2025 Updated: 08:03, Tue, Sep 9, 2025 Now that summer is drawing to a close, many people will be fantasising about preparing their beloved stews, soups or casseroles to keep warm ...

This video shows how to grow a great crop of potatoes from old store-bought potatoes that have already started to sprout and are way past use by date! This was an awesome potato-growing experiment!

According to The Eco Experts, households discard an average of 1.96kg of food daily, equivalent to eight meals weekly. Predictably, fresh produce, particularly fruit and vegetables, ranks amongst the ...