Join Max for a closer look at the art of growing potatoes! Drawing on his experience growing larger plots over the past two seasons, Max will share what he’s learned about planting techniques, different potato varieties, harvest results, and storage experiments. We’ll explore what makes each variety unique, including how they taste and how they perform in the garden, along with a bit of history behind this familiar garden staple.

We’ll also dig into a lesser-known side of potato growing: true potato seed. Unlike the seed potatoes we plant in the ground, true potato seeds are tiny seeds found inside small, tomato-like fruits that sometimes grow on potato plants. Growing potatoes from these seeds is a bit of a gardening adventure, with the potential to discover unique varieties. Max will explain how the process works and demonstrate how to extract seeds from seedballs he collected this year.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting your hands dirty, come learn something new, share in the curiosity, and discover a few new ways to grow and enjoy potatoes.