Potato plant leaves turning yellow
A trial participant from southern Vancouver Island contacted us about yellowing on the leaves of her potatoes: “Some of my plants are not looking so good. I wonder if you can tell by looking at the photos what the problem might be. I wonder if...Ozette-Nootka in Metchosin
We love to hear about your potato growing experiences, good and bad! Today, we received an update from Scott Harris, who farms at the Lohbrunner Community Farm Co-op in Langford, BC. Richard Hebda gave a climate change talk for Metchosin Foundation a year and a half...Trial by Fire
We love to receive reports from our far-flung growers. In 2017, British Columbia experienced one if its worst fire seasons ever. Growers Phil and Carla Burton report on their experience near Smithers, BC. By Phil Burton A quick update on the heritage potato plantings...Caribe Surprise
Caribe Surprise by Richard Hebda November 2017 For several years I have grown the early maturing Caribe variety for nicely formed early potatoes. Of the typical potato-shaped varieties these provide reliable early yields. Their blotchy pale purple to...Super Sieglinde
Richard J. Hebda July 2016 I have always enjoyed the versatile yellow-fleshed Sieglinde. This year I tried an experiment with tubers overwintered in the ground. The winter was mild in Saanich, BC and tubers began to sprout in February. I dug them out, rinsed them...Potatoes In The News
Gardening and Climate Change
This video by professor and botanist Dr. Richard Hebda looks at ways to mitigate and adapt to climate change within your garden. He specifically focuses on water managed landscape techniques, techniques for preparing excellent soils, the advantages of diverse and dense plantings, and the (numerous) benefits of mulch!
For more great gardening resources: www.growingfood-together.com
How Peru’s potato museum could stave off world food crisis
Read the Guardian article here.
With a climate changing faster than most crops can adapt and food security under threat around the world, scientists have found hope in a living museum dedicated to a staple eaten by millions daily: the humble potato
This spud’s for you: A breeding revolution could unleash the potential of potato
Potatoes that are resilient in the face of climate change is more important forever. This article talks of some of the challenges of breeding and selecting climate-smart potatoes.
Unleashing the potential of the potato
News from the Blog
Starting with 2 potatoes, in two years, Scott Harris harvests 120 pounds!
Read about Scott's success growing Ozette-Nootka potatoes in Metchosin, BC.