Planting Potatoes

Mark W. · Apr 10, 2013

I have about 25 pounds in a paper bag that have started to sprout. Can I just plant those. I think that is what we did when I was younger on the farm.

gtractorfan · Apr 10, 2013

Absolutely, that's just a head start and proof they've got eyes that will grow.

Mark W. · Apr 10, 2013

Thanks for the quick response. I am still a couple weeks away from planting here.

Rodney Middleton · Apr 10, 2013

I dont see any reason that they wont come up. I would cut the potatoes into pieces with eyes on them , let them set 2-3 days to heal or skin where they have been cut and plant. Rodney

OldFarmTractor · Apr 10, 2013

We used to cut them into pieces making sure each piece had a good "eye" sprouting.

pete black · Apr 10, 2013

Today's potatoes are sprayed with an inhibitor to prevent sprouting and typically not considered for seed potatoes, however, after a period of time they will sprout and my experience will produce a crop.

mazemeister · Apr 10, 2013

if they have sprouted already, they will grow. you can cut them or not, just be sure each piece has at least one eye. 2 oz is the "ideal" size for each piece.

are they from the supermarket? "table stock" has much looser standards in terms of diseases than "certified" seed. so you *may* be introducing diseases right from the start. that being said, if this is just a garden under the window sill, so to speak, don't worry too much since your livelihood doesn't depend on it. just don't plant anything that shows any sign of rot or disease. if disease shows up later (particularly Late Blight) you might consider killing them early to prevent spread to the neighbors (or even neighboring states!)

rustyfarmall · Apr 10, 2013

(quoted from post at 03:59:04 04/10/13) I have about 25 pounds in a paper bag that have started to sprout. Can I just plant those. I think that is what we did when I was younger on the farm.

Yes. That is how we do it. If some of those sprouts break off, plant the sprout. It will grow also.

da.bees · Apr 10, 2013

(quoted from post at 06:03:18 04/10/13) Thanks for the quick response. I am still a couple weeks away from planting here.

Potatos are tolorant of light frost ,so you could plant early and cover most of the green growth with compost.

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