Solanum Tuberosum

The potato is  thought to have originated in the Andes of South America. It was probably first domesticated in the Lake Titicaca region of Peru and Bolivia between 10,000 and 7,000 years ago.It was brought to Europe by Spanish explorers. And the rest, as they say, is history.

Here are some products of my efforts this year. Next season, I am going to try using a bigger container to see what will happen.

First Ever Container Potato Harvest

I had hoped for more and bigger spuds, but I guess it would be wrong of me to complain too much. Next season I'll have to put them in sooner.

What A Coincidence!

For the first time in my gardening experience, I'm growing container potatoes. And much to my surprise, August 18th is National Potato Day in the U.S. And one of the most popular varieties was developed in the 1870s by horticulturalist Luther Burbank. It is know as the Russet Burbank. McDonald's has used them to make its french fries for decades.