Seed potatoes w 6" sprouts - Ask Extension
Hello,
I purchased my seed potatoes very late so I few options. I wound up purchasing a generic white from Menards called Early Season White Potatoes...
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Seed potatoes w 6" sprouts #868251
Asked May 13, 2024, 4:11 PM EDT
Hello,
I purchased my seed potatoes very late so I few options. I wound up purchasing a generic white from Menards called Early Season White Potatoes. They have 6" sprouts. Each potato has 2-3 of these long sprouts. Do I need to do anything special with them when planting?
Thank you,
George
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Try not to break them off and put them in about 4 inches deep leaving about 2 inches sticking out. If the sprouts break the potato doesn’t have a lot of reserves to make new sprouts.
Thank you
On May 14, 2024, at 10:26 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
You are welcome, happy gardening!
