Dakota Gardener: How to plant potatoes

Gardeners in North Dakota love to grow and eat potatoes. The average North Dakotan eats over 100 pounds of spuds per year, making it our favorite vegetable.

The planting season for potatoes is coming. Here are some quick tips on how to get your crop off to a great start.

Get your potato seed from garden centers or seed companies. This seed is certified to be free of diseases. Do not use potatoes f...