Humble as the potato may be, there's always more to learn about it. This guide to the best varieties to plant offers instructions on when, where, and how to plant them, and when to harvest both early and maincrop potatoes. A wealth of potato recipes includes simple-but-delicious jacket potatoes and the creamiest mashed potatoes to more unfamiliar ones, like the Dutch creation Hot Lightning and the Swedish dish Janssen's Temptation. The book is also packed with fascinating facts and history—who knew that potatoes can be grown in space?