How to Prepare Seed Potatoes for Planting - With Video

Katie demonstrates how to prepare your seed potatoes for planting, and talks about the importance of adding certified disease-free potatoes to your growing space. She shows cutting, healing, and callousing Caribou Russet, Dark Red Norland, and Yukon Gem varieties.

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Adirondack Blue Seed Potato (7) $15.99 / lb

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Caribe' Seed Potato (1) $15.99 / lb

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Dark Red Norland Seed Potato (7) $15.99 / lb

Keuka Gold Seed Potato

Keuka Gold Seed Potato (3) $15.99 / lb

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Russian Banana Fingerling Seed Potato (6) $15.99 / lb

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Yukon Gold Seed Potato (5) $15.99 / lb

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planting seed potato in trench with text that reads Planting Seed Potatoes in 7 Easy Steps

planting seed potato in trench with text that reads Planting Seed Potatoes in 7 Easy Steps

Planting Seed Potatoes in 7 Simple Steps – With Video Katie shows you how to easily plant seed potatoes in her home garden at the Howard Homestead in seven simple steps.

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