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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How to Prepare Seed Potatoes for Planting with Video

How to Prepare Seed Potatoes for Planting with Video

How to Prepare Seed Potatoes for Planting with Video

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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