How to Cut Seed Potatoes
Cutting seed potatoes involves four steps: (1) warming seed before cutting, (2) cutting seed potatoes to seed pieces, (3) curing seed pieces, and (4) cooling seed pieces down to a holding temperature. Get a copy of the visual shed poster to assist with best practice and important considerations when cutting seed.
Seed potatoes
As every vegetable grower understands, all good crops start with good seed, and potatoes are no exception. However, potato tubers, unlike many other seeds, need considerable care and attention to optimise results. This PotatoLink magazine special feature covers seed age, diseases, storage, cutting, treatment, and certification.