Re: Potatoes

Olin wrote:
> 
> I have done it both ways and have not seen any difference.  I would also be
> interested in knowing how the "disease free" seed potatoes are certified and
> tested.  I know many people grow potatoes successfully from store-bought
> supermarket potatoes and I sometimes wonder if the often-reported
> sprout-retardant treatments of these potatoes exist only in the minds of
> seed potato companies.  What is the retardant that is used and where and
> when in the market cycle is it applied.  How long is it effective?  -Olin
>---snip

I've planted "store bought" spuds before and had a good crop.  One of my
seed lines is from non-certified potatoes, is in it's third season and
is still sound.  I think you're right about the sprout retardant.  

Steve  (Maritime...)
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