Monday, April 10, 2023

Starting Potatoes. 4.10.23

 The potato starts came from Fedco.  I bought early, mid season, and late varieties.  Envol, Red Norland, Kennebeck, and Elba.

I thought the brown discoloration inside one was concerning, so I wrapped it up and threw it into the trash.


The others looked OK.  Before cutting the others, I sterilized the knife by washing in hot water and soap, and then en with denatured alcohol.  I also changed to a new cutting board.



There were some small, sprouting Kennebec potatoes in the garage.  I planted the best looking ones 2 days ago.


Last year I planted too many potatoes.  It was a challenge digging them, especially with the heat and wildfire smoke.  I'm planting about half as many this year.

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