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Old October 11, 2016   #8
brownrexx
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My seed potatoes usually have some sprouts starting and I cut them into section with at least one eye each. I let them dry on newspapers in the garage for 2-3 days before planting. This allows the cut side to callous over and prevents rot.

Potatoes do not grow as soon as they are planted so if the soil is too cold and damp it will encourage rot. It is better to wait until the soil is warm to plant your seed potatoes.

I have a good potato crop every year using this method. The red and white potatoes on the right look skinny because they are fingerling potatoes.


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