Sprouting potatoes

QUESTION: How do I sprout potatoes? Do potatoes sprout faster in the dark? – Van S. ANSWER: Yes, potatoes do sprout in the dark, but if you’re chitting potatoes (sprouting prior to planting), it’s best to do so in a light location that’s cool yet frost-free. Light is necessary for potatoes to grow healthy and […]

7 easy things you can do with sprouted potatoes, from freezing (hash browns, baked, and more) to slow cooking & planting to reduce waste.

Yes, you can plant a sprouted potato, grow a plant and regrow new potatoes. It's easy to do! Learn how, step by step with photos.

Everythig you need to know about how to plant an potato that has sprouted in your pantry to produce a multiple potato plants with many more potatoes! Easy step by step instructions with photos and tips for beginner gardeners. Don't throw away your rotten potato if they have fresh sprouts, you can plant them to regrow! The growing process is easy but you do not just plant the whole potato. You need to do a little prep work, I'll show you exactly what to do.

If you are tired of finding a jungle of sprouting potatoes in your cupboard I just may have a simple solution for your dinner dilemma. Check this out!

if you find yourself in this situation you might be wondering if it's okay to eat potatoes that have sprouted whether it could be harmful to do so.

Late winter or early spring is a great time to start sprouting kūmara and potatoes. Recipe and photo: Extract from Homegrown Happiness by Elien Lewis 1. Kūmara Late winter or early spring is the perfect time to start off your kūmara tipu (also known as tupu, slips or shoots) as kūmara need a long, warm growing season. Starting them off indoors nice and early means they get the head start they need. This is pretty important if you live in an area with shorter summers. One kūmara tuber can…

Learn how to sprout potatoes indoors before transplanting them to get a start on the season. Chitting potatoes is advantageous.

Searching for a way to stretch your food dollars and be self-sufficient? Besides being tasty and healthful, potatoes are easy to grow and store.

You know the drill: You get ready to chop potatoes for dinner and notice some unwelcome "eyes." Immediately, you wonder, Are sprouted potatoes safe to eat?