Potato SeedsCertified seed potatoes are disease free, and give you the best results with the highest yields.The potato seeds we put in the ground are actually mature potatoes or pieces of mature potatoes.
Sprouts grow from the "eyes" that develop on potatoes and, when planted whole or in pieces, are called seed potatoes.Experienced gardeners often set aside their healthiest, blemish-free, potatoes for seed. There is some risk, however, of passing on defects and diseases from year to year by saving your own seed potatoes. If you have access to a garden center or agricultural supplier you can buy potato seeds that are inspected and certified to be free of disease and often produce a better yield. Potatoes from the grocery store are usually treated to prevent sprouting. At a potato seed supplier you will have the added benefit of selecting from varieties that are best for your area.
Prepare Your Seed Potatoes for Planting
Plant the whole or cut seed potatoes two to three inches deep in the soil. In a traditional garden, rows of potatoes will be about three feet apart; the potato seeds within the row should be planted about twelve inches apart.
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