Scientists have long wondered about how the potato's genetic lineage came to be. Now they know: The plants are a cross ...

No seed packet, no problem - there's an easy rule of thumb to keep in mind to ensure your seeds are at the right planting ...

I always buy certified seed potatoes from garden centers, because the tubers have been inspected and declared free of tuber-borne diseases that can decimate a crop.

A genome analysis indicates wild tomatoes and a potato-like plant called Etuberosum hybridized to create the modern potato ...

Attendees to a farm tour at Twin Rivers Seed Farm watch as potato seeds are planted on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, near Staples, Minnesota.

The potato may seem rather ordinary. But this tuber's origins story is quite fascinating, and we don't really know all the details yet.