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Nad R · 13-04-2011, 04:36 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible

Blackberry wrote:
Steve Peek;917703 Wrote:
"HL B123" wrote in message
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With exception of having more to plant ,what is the purpose of cutting
seed potatoes into halves or quarters? thanks hlb-

Potatoes have many "eyes" (spots where sprouts occur). If too many eyes

sprout those resulting sprouts become crowded, reducing yield. Man has
discovered that 2-3 sprouts work well for maximum production, thus the
cutting before planting helps out as well as producing additional
"seed".

I think cutting the seed before planting helps in producing well and
more!!

Would that be at the expense increased disease rate by cutting them.
Pros and Cons here?

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Enjoy Life... Nad R (Garden in zone 5a Michigan)