Hi all

Newb here
Are seed potatoes just a sample saved from last year's crop?
I have had a reasonable harvest (can't remember the variety) this year with
some still in the ground.
Should I be saving some for next year or buying new seeds?
If I keep mine, how do I prepare/store these?

TIA

Phil

"TheScullster" wrote in message
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Are seed potatoes just a sample saved from last year's crop?

Yes.

The real seeds come from a seed head resembling a tomato (same family)

"TheScullster" wrote in message
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Hi all

Newb here
Are seed potatoes just a sample saved from last year's crop?
I have had a reasonable harvest (can't remember the variety) this year
with
some still in the ground.
Should I be saving some for next year or buying new seeds?
If I keep mine, how do I prepare/store these?

TIA

Phil

Yes, you are correct. Seed potatoes are selected from last years crop.
I was brought up on a farm where all potatoes were stored in a cool dark
cellar and covered with straw to protect them from the frost. During the
winter they would be sorted into 'eaters' and 'seed', the latter being
about the size of a hen's egg and free from disease. Try growing your
own seed and also some which you have purchased and compare the results.
Lots of information here about chitting potatoes:
http://tinyurl.com/n6a8qz

"Emrys Davies" wrote


Yes, you are correct. Seed potatoes are selected from last years crop.
I was brought up on a farm where all potatoes were stored in a cool dark
cellar and covered with straw to protect them from the frost. During the
winter they would be sorted into 'eaters' and 'seed', the latter being
about the size of a hen's egg and free from disease. Try growing your
own seed and also some which you have purchased and compare the results.
Lots of information here about chitting potatoes:
http://tinyurl.com/n6a8qz



Thanks Emrys

One problem may be saving some seed potatoes from the pot.
Not that many left so er indoors will be eager to get her hands on them.

Phil

TheScullster wrote:
Hi all

Newb here
Are seed potatoes just a sample saved from last year's crop?

Yes and no.

They're from a previous years crop, but normally grown specially in
disease-free conditions.

You can plant your own crop out again but you're far more likely to get
diseased produce.