"Claire DC" wrote in message
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I'm a beginner at all this (well i have some strawberry plants that are
still alive from last summer) and am looking to start growing some
potatoes as I've a feeling it's a bit late in the year to start many
other things.

I was told that I could grow them from unused potatoes that had started
sprouting and to cut them in half and plant them like that; however I've
since heard that I should only use proper potato tubers.

Could anybody let me know if I am able to just plant an ordinary
potato.. and what the difference is between the 2?

Sorry for the (most probably) basic level question.. I am very new to
gardening/vegetable growing so am just finding my feet. x

You didn't say where you're located but from the email address it looks like
you're in the U.K. I'm pretty sure that it's too late for planting potatoes
in the Northern Hemisphere but here's a website that gives the basics:

http://www.thegardenhelper.com/potato.html

For more information, just google "how to grow potatoes" and you'll get
thousands of websites on the subject.

Paul