Publications

Teens and adults are more likely to eat a vegetable if they have a positive memory about eating it as a child. This cookbook has recipes that make vegetables fun to eat. You can use it to make a family dinner or to cook for a healthy harvest festival at school. There are recipes for salmon, venison, potatoes, kale, carrots and zucchini.

Publication FNH-00557

Bacterial ring rot is a very serious disease of potatoes that occurs throughout the United States, including Alaska. Because there is no known pesticide to control bacterial ring rot, the disease is managed through proper sanitation, the use of clean certified seed and constant vigilance. This publication describes the symptoms of bacterial ring rot and measures to take to make sure your potatoes remain disease-free. There are pictures to help with diagnosis and a list of disinfectants suitable for use in Alaska. This is a valuable resource for anyone growing potatoes in Alaska.

Publication PMC-00340

Available online only. Late blight is a devastating disease of both potatoes and tomatoes. This publication provides tips on prevention, control and management of late blight.

Publication PMC-00339

The fertilizer recommendations in this guide are based on optimal management of factors that the potato grower can control, such as variety, seed quality, size and moisture. There are sections on soil acidity, nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, secondary micronutrients and plant and tissue sampling. The recommendations in this guide should result in maximum tuber production permitted by environmental conditions in Alaska.

Publication FGV-00246A

This publication describes the causes and hazards of potato greening, with suggestions for reducing the factors that lead to potato greening. This is useful information for the grower and consumer alike.

Publication FGV-00337

Potatoes are a great crop for Alaska gardens because they are easy to grow and have a high yield per square foot. This publication includes tips on planting, growing, harvesting and storing potatoes as well as suggestions for cooking and preparing them.

Publication HGA-00027

Freezing is one of the easiest, most convenient and least time-consuming methods of food preservation. This thorough guide has step-by-step instruction for blanching and freezing your own vegetables and lists the necessary equipment and supplies. It includes a blanching chart and photographs.

Publication FNH-00264

Late blight is a very destructive disease that can kill plants in the field and cause tubers to rot in storage. The publication looks at the characteristics of the disease as well as symptoms, ideal conditions, sources and recommendations for prevention. Late blight is unpredictable, but this resource will help you be prepared should an outbreak occur.

Publication PMC-00338

One in a series of fact sheets, this resource covers nutrition and health considerations, selection, storage, preparation and a number of recipes exclusively for potatoes. Useful as a quick reference or an educational tool, this guide is an intelligent way to get the most out of your food.

Publication FNH-00561G

In Alaska, cold winter temperatures and cold soils all year long make root cellars a good method for storing vegetables. Along with a simple blueprint and instructions for building a root cellar, this publication has information on maintaining the proper temperature, humidity and ventilation in your root cellar. There is even a handy chart with storage times and tempertures for some vegetables grown in Alaska.

Publication HGA-00331