Vegetable Gardening - Chitting or pre sprouting Potatoes

Today I'm chitting or pre spouting Potatoes Red Pontiac Kennebec Chieftain.

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Key insights about video Vegetable Gardening - Chitting or pre sprouting Potatoes

💡 Chitting potatoes helps them get off to a good start and supposedly gives them a better yield.

💡 There are two ends to a potato, the rose end where most sprouts appear, and the heel end where the potato is attached to the vine.

💡 When chitting potatoes, you should set them in a container with the sprouted ends facing up.

💡 Potatoes should be placed in a well-lit area, but not in direct sunlight, so that the sprouts do not grow too long and laggy.

💡 Buying potato seeds from a seed supplier or specialized store can be much more expensive than buying them from a local farm co-op.

💡 Potatoes bought from the store may have diseases and may not grow well, so it's better to buy them as seed potatoes.

💡 Chitting potatoes is a simple process that just involves placing them in a well-lit area and avoiding exposure to frost.

Timestamped Summary

00:39 Chitting potatoes helps them get off to a good start and supposedly gives them a better yield.

01:31 Place the sprouted ends of the potatoes facing up in a container.

02:14 You want the potatoes to get some light, but not direct sunlight.

03:40 Chieftain potatoes are also sprouting nicely.

06:17 It's best to buy potato seed from a seed supplier instead of buying them at the store, as they may have diseases.

06:51 The potatoes in this video cost $4.18, much cheaper than buying them from a seed supplier.

07:03 Chitting potatoes is no big deal, just put them in a well-lit place and protect them from frost.

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Q&A

How can chitting potatoes help them get off to a good start?

Chitting potatoes helps them get off to a good start by giving them a head start and potentially leading to a better yield.

Can potatoes be planted without sprouting?

Yes, potatoes can still be planted without sprouting, but chitting them can provide a better start.

Where should potatoes be placed for chitting?

Potatoes should be placed in a well-lit area, but not in direct sunlight.

Can the sprouts from the ends of potatoes be used for planting?

Yes, the sprouts from the ends of potatoes can be used for planting.

Is it better to buy potato seeds from a specialized supplier?

Buying potato seeds from a specialized supplier may cost more, but it ensures that you're getting disease-free potatoes. Buying potatoes from a regular store may have disease and affect their growth.