by Gemma Abbott

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How to Grow Seed Potatoes

Growing Potatoes in Canterbury. Chitting your potatoes is simply another way of saying sprouting them. Lay out your potatoes in a dry and airy place, out of direct sunlight but with indirect light. Avoid putting them in a dark cupboard as this will produce weak sprouts that break easily. It is dependent on temperature and type of potato before they are ready to plant. Once the sprouts are between 40 to 80mm long they are good to go. It is not essential to chit your potatoes but it greatly reduces the risk of your potatoes rotting in the ground and...