Perrys Potato Patch

Perrys Potato Patch Growing Potatoes as a hobby and challenge.

10/11/2026

Thats quite the contraption,,🤔

Come on out to Bismarck Runnings today to get your potatoes for winter. Just a perfect weather day today ,
10/10/2026

Come on out to Bismarck Runnings today to get your potatoes for winter. Just a perfect weather day today ,

Swing out to Bismarck Runnings tomorrow October 10 to stock up on potatoes for the winter. Should be there about 9 or so...
10/10/2026

Swing out to Bismarck Runnings tomorrow October 10 to stock up on potatoes for the winter.
Should be there about 9 or so. Till late afternoon.
Have plenty German Butterballs and Norkota russets. Limited amounts of reds .

Well took the rest of the crop out Yesterday,,very good year.Gonna be around 12,000 lb crop.With the heat last summer ne...
10/04/2026

Well took the rest of the crop out Yesterday,,very good year.
Gonna be around 12,000 lb crop.With the heat last summer never expected that good.
Shout out to all the hard working pickers getting them all picked up and bagged in no time.

10/02/2026

🥔🌱 From One Small Potato to a Basket Full of Homegrown Potatoes! 🌱🥔

Want to grow bigger, healthier potatoes right in your own garden? 🏡🌿 The secret is knowing what your potato plants need at every stage of growth!

🥔 The Ultimate Potato Growing Timeline:

🌱 Day 0: Plant seed potatoes with 2–3 eyes in loose, well-drained soil. 🌿 Days 14–30: Sprouts emerge and roots begin developing. 🍃 Days 30–50: Encourage leafy growth and hill soil around the stems. 🥔 Days 50–90: Tubers develop underground—maintain consistent moisture! 🧺 Days 90–120+: When the vines yellow and die back, your potatoes may be ready to harvest.

☀️ Remember these potato-growing essentials: Give your plants 6+ hours of sunlight daily.
Use loose, well-drained soil.
Water consistently without waterlogging.
Feed your plants with balanced nutrients.
Hill up soil as the plants grow.
Watch for pests and diseases.
Let harvested potatoes cure in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place.

💚 Small effort, healthy plants, and a rewarding harvest! Your own homegrown potatoes can be fresher, tastier, and more satisfying to grow.

💬 Tell us in the comments: Have you ever grown potatoes in pots, grow bags, or directly in your garden? 🥔👇

🌿 Save this guide for your next potato-growing season and share it with a gardening friend!

09/29/2026

Goes fast when you have lots of helpers,would think by now they would have upgraded to the way the big growers do it here with the big harvesters and live bottom trucks.

09/27/2026

Stop ruinning your mashed potatoes! 🥔❌
Ever wonder why your mash turns out gummy, or your homemade fries never get crispy? It’s usually NOT your cooking—you’re just using the WRONG potato!
Here is the ultimate spud cheat sheet so you hit perfection every time:
🥔 1. RUSSET (The Fluffy Classic)
High in starch and low in moisture, making them ideal when you want light, airy, or crispy results.
* Best for: Baking, French fries, mashing, roasting
* Try them in: Loaded baked potatoes, hash browns, potato skins
🥔 2. YUKON GOLD (The Creamy All-Rounder)
Naturally buttery texture that holds up well to almost any cooking method.
* Best for: Mashing, roasting, boiling, soups
* Try them in: Rich mashed potatoes, gratins, chowders, potato salad
🥔 3. RED POTATOES (The Shape-Holders)
Waxy texture with thin skins—they won't fall apart when boiled or cooked in liquid!
* Best for: Boiling, roasting, salads, steaming
* Try them in: Classic potato salad, sheet pan meals, stews & soups
🥔 4. FINGERLING (The Gourmet Choice)
Firm, nutty, and visually stunning for fancy presentation.
* Best for: Roasting, grilling, sautéing, pan frying
* Try them in: Garlic herb butter sides, warm salads, charcuterie boards
👇 Which potato do you use most often? Let us know in the comments!
📌 SAVE this post for your next grocery trip & SHARE with a friend who loves to cook!

2026 Potato crop is in the ground.Just need some heat and good dose of rain to really get it going.
05/03/2026

2026 Potato crop is in the ground.
Just need some heat and good dose of rain to really get it going.

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