Potatoes

Potatoes are one of the most rewarding crops you can grow on a homestead. A small space can produce a surprising amount of food, and there’s nothing quite like digging up your own potatoes for the first time. Hilling is the key technique that makes or breaks your harvest, since it protects the developing potatoes from sunlight and encourages the plant to produce more of them along the buried stem. Homegrown potatoes also store beautifully, which makes them a great crop if your goal is to fill your pantry for the months ahead. Below you’ll find our tips for planting, hilling, and harvesting potatoes, including easy ways to build your own potato hiller.