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Billy wrote:

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Nad R wrote:

Blackberry wrote:
Steve Peek;917703 Wrote:
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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?

The plan is to cut the potatoes, dust with sulfur, and then allow the
cut surfaces to dry (2-3 days) before planting. Cut and plant is a
recipe for rot.

We used to cut them and let dry AKA cure for 3 or 4 days.

http://www.lhgarden.org/organic-info...ng-advice.html

Here is a sulfur calculator for folks with PH and water issues.

http://www.garden.org/calculators/?q=form&type=sulfur

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Bill S. Jersey USA zone 5 shade garden

"The best fertilizer is the gardener's shadow." - Anon