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Potatoes in the grocery store are typically treated with a sprout inhibitor and will not grow if planted in a garden. It is best to buy certified seed each spring that is inspected and within acceptable limits for diseases. Garden centers, reputable, garden catalogs, or your local CSU Extension Agent are all sources of certified seed.
Delay of Sprouting and Ripening – to inhibit sprouting (e.g., potatoes) and delay ripening of fruit to increase longevity.
originally posted by: visitedbythem
If you aren't already growing with the no till / living soil method, you should look into it. It makes gardening far easier, no weeds, and the garden grows like crazy. You also save on watering.
Charles Dowding is an old Englishman who explains how to do this method. His youtube videos are fun to watch, and he is a super happy down to Earth kind of guy.
I think your store bought seed potatoes will be just fine
originally posted by: smkymcnugget420
ooo oooo i know this one!!!! YES they are "treated" with a growth inhibitor.... and what is that "inhibitor" you may ask.... why its radiation of course!!
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Delay of Sprouting and Ripening – to inhibit sprouting (e.g., potatoes) and delay ripening of fruit to increase longevity.
originally posted by: zosimov
a reply to: rickymouse
Lots of great info here, thanks!! (For how long do you soak the potatoes?)