Optimizing Your Potato Harvest: The Art of Cutting Potatoes Before Planting
Potatoes, a staple in many diets worldwide, can be grown in your backyard with a little know-how and preparation. A crucial step in this process is cutting the potatoes before planting. This technique, known as “seed potato preparation,” enhances the growth potential and yield of your potato crop.
Why Cut Potatoes Before Planting?
Maximizing Yield: Each cut piece of potato, or ‘seed,’ with at least one or two ‘eyes,’ can grow into a new plant, increasing the total number of plants you can cultivate from a single potato.
Disease Control: Cutting potatoes a few days before planting allows the cut surfaces to callous over, reducing the risk of soil-borne diseases.
Size Management: Cutting larger seed potatoes helps in managing the size and uniformity of the harvest.
Step-by-Step Guide to Cutting and Planting Potatoes
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