[Oliveview]

We have the potatoes chitting in the garage,  the neighbour today said I should cut in half the potatoes that have a bit growing at each end so I get double the amount of spuds to plant according to them.  What are the views on this here?
Pamela

[Lynne]

I've read about doing this, but haven't tried it. I would worry about disease getting into the tuber and spreading.

[greg.t]

I would'nt personly, you do risk disease and weak plants...

[Salmo]

If you do it you must allow the cut to dry and heal before planting. As long as each piece has a shoot they will produce a plant.

It used to be done quite a lot but some of the seed was too big and there was enough energy in each half to produce a robust plant.

Todays seed is much better graded.

[vegmandan]

I think it was done a lot in the past when seed potatoes were relatively expensive but now they're so cheap I'd not bother.

[digalotty]

i would say no,  but why dont you experiment with one or two to see,
and you could post the results im sure it would be interesting.

[Oliveview]

I was thinking just that as I waited for the replies to open Digalotty.  Have not a clue as to what type the potatoes are the shop that sells them (green grocers)  sells the  seed potatoes, no idea as to the type!!
Pamela