Seed potatoes

 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".

 
Steve Peek;917703 Wrote:

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




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Blackberry

 
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)

 

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.
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