potatoes.

[sam 51]

hi all. is it possible to use shop brought potatoes
to grow when they have gone to seed.
as a late potato we like Desiree,
would these be ok to start some time in 2014. for my winter spuds.
thanks sam.

[rustylady]

You can use shop bought potatoes as seed Sam. Keep them cool until you are ready to sprout them.

[Bigmallly]

If they start sprouting early Sam, just rub them off. Not sure what you mean by "Winter Spuds" though.

[sam 51]

If they start sprouting early Sam, just rub them off. Not sure what you mean by "Winter Spuds" though.

by winter spuds I mean, autumn winter,
we use them for roasting.
summer time we like new potatoes, either for salads or boiled.
thanks sam.

[Veggielot]

I used cyprus potatoes bought from my local supermarket this year and they did reasonably well.

[Bigmallly]

by winter spuds I mean, autumn winter,
we use them for roasting.
summer time we like new potatoes, either for salads or boiled.
thanks sam.

Ok, as they are a maincrop variety, chitting them is not important, they will still grow. Just plant them after risk of the last frost (around April/May time). I grew King Edwards last year, none of them chitted but had a fab crop.