What size piece should seed potatoes be cut into?
Each seed piece should contain at least 2 to 3 “eyes”. Research has shown that the best size seed piece weighs approximately 2 ounces. 4. Q: Sometimes my potatoes or the potatoes I see at supermarkets have a green color. Are these potatoes poisonous? A: Potatoes that exhibit a green color contain a substance known as Solanine. This substance, if consumed in extremely large quantities can cause severe illness or death. This greening of potatoes is caused by exposure to light during the growing period or excessive exposure to artificial lights at grocery stores or supermarkets. In the garden, this is most common after heavy rains which uncover potatoes near the surface exposing them to sunlight. 5. Q: How do I know when my potatoes are ready for harvesting? A: Potatoes are generally mature when the plant starts to turn yellow. Potatoes require 75 to 140 days from planting to maturity depending upon variety and the season in which they are grown. Immature potatoes will often skin and brui
