Last night I went out and robbed my first potatoes ever. I am totally hooked. They were not the biggest nor were the plants hugely productive. I thought, however, they tasted great (though I realize that it might be the equivalent of every parent thinking their kids are gorgeous when they aren't). After roasting some All Blue and Kipfel (sp?) I had to stop myself from gobbling them all up as I finished preparing dinner.

I am actually surprised I got any at all. I got them in the ground late, when it was already in the 90's (that would be May this year!). I also left the watering to mother nature. I did little in terms of pest patrol (since I have been battling southern army worms, squash bugs and cuke beetles on other veggies). I lucked out in terms of Colorado potato beetle. I live in a suburb and am probably the only person for miles growing potatoes! I guess they have not found me yet.

I am totally hooked on growing potatoes and have to figure out how to work them into our summer rotation. I am now looking forward to seeing my sweet potatoes (also the first time growing those) in September.