Why Is It Illegal To Grow Potatoes In Idaho?

In a state that is famous for its potatoes, you'd think you would see them all over the place. While we have plenty of places to enjoy or find potatoes, there's a good reason why not everyone has potatoes growing in their backyard.

Why grow potatoes in the first place?

HAVE YOU SEEN THE PRICE OF GROCERIES?! Kidding, we're not that worked up about it but things are expensive these days.

Plus, it seems like the country as a whole is becoming more health-conscious. Also, imagine having your own source of food in general, not just with potatoes. We joked about the crazy high prices of eggs but seriously - imagine having your own chickens for eggs, other protein sources, and yes, a source of potatoes... all without the extra chemicals we find in our foods in the store.

Also, people these days aren't just trying to get healthy, they're trying to save money and the "homesteading" trend has continued to grow in popularity. People who are looking to homestead don't want to rely solely on stores for their food and in the long run, that can save a lot of money.

Why is it against the rules to grow your own potatoes?

When you stop and think about it - it actually makes a lot of sense that Idaho would be so strict with laws on growing potatoes. If potatoes are what Idaho is known for, wouldn't we want to have the best quality out there?

Read on to see what it takes to grow potatoes in Idaho...