[Allan-25J]

I noticed Morrison's are selling named varieties of potatoes for eating, it got me thinking  are planting non seed potatoes worthwhile?

[cressrt]

We often plant potatoes that have started tubers, they do not usually give many potatoes from them, but if you have the room just plant theme and see what you get.

[DHM]

Some shop bought spuds are treated with a sprout inhibitor to increase their shelf life so you may get no or limited sprouts, therefore a reduced yield/poor growth. Organic ones should be ok though I suppose.

Also, seed potatoes are often described as virus free, a guarantee not offered on those meant for eating.

This said, plenty grow supermarket spuds without issues so why not give them a go, you won't do any harm, the worst that can happen is disappointment at harvest time.

[New shoot]

There might actually be a bit of lasting harm if you import a potato disease into your plot soil.  Yes many grow supermarket potatoes and get away with it, but as with everything in life, there is a risk you won't.

Each to their own, but I always stick with certified seed spuds   

[mumofstig]

I agree NS, I've also noticed an increase in people selling 'ware' potatoes (meaning those meant for eating) on-line, in small quantities, presumably to get people to buy them for planting. So do be careful what you buy.

[Allan-25J]

thanks for input