Thanks for this very instructive (semi-pornographic) post. 😁
I've decided just today that I want to try to grown on my land in a way that makes me able to feed myself, even though I don't plan on only eating what I grow. I don't think I'll be growing broccoli, but I'll buy it when I can, for example.
Now I'm wondering about potatoes, because I love them! Do you think they would stand any chance in Taos? We do get cold weather part of the year. But the ground is mostly sand, so there would have to be raised beds with lots of bought soil. Then storage... wouldn't be able to be in the ground I don't think. Hmm.
The semi porn is not intentional. Wren's always asking me to put clothes on, but it's just so hot! Glad you enjoyed the post though..
We have a good friend in Taos who grows amazing garlic. Potatoes are resilient and I'm sure you could grow them well. Mulch and organic matter go a LOnG way in improving soil conditions. Think of folks growing potatoes in Siberia.. The climate would support spuds IMO.
All the best in your potato endeavors.