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Can you plant potatoes right after you cut them?

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Created: 2022-06-10 12:00:10

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How to Cure Seed Potatoes. Planting seed potatoes immediately after cutting can be done safely and with minimal risk of rotting if the soil is slightly moist with a light, aerated texture and if temperatures stay between 50 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Cornell University Home Gardening. 25 мая 2021 г.


How long after cutting potatoes can you plant them?

Curing Cut Seeds Before Planting One way to combat the disease issue is to let your seed potatoes cure for a few days after cutting and before planting. To cure them you simply need to let the cut potatoes sit in an airy, dry place that is out of the sun for 2 or 3 days.

Should I cut my potatoes before planting?

Whether to cut them or not is a personal choice for a home gardener. On one hand, cutting your seed potatoes will help you to stretch your seed potatoes a bit so that you can grow more potatoes plants but, on the other hand, cutting seed potatoes increases the chances of disease and rot.

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