Why You Should Trim Potatoes Before Planting and How to Do It! 🥔🌱✨
Introduction
If you want bigger, healthier potato harvests, trimming (or cutting) seed potatoes before planting is a simple but highly effective technique. This method helps maximize yield, promote strong growth, and prevent disease.
Let’s explore why trimming potatoes before planting is important and the best way to do it for a successful harvest!
Why Should You Trim or Cut Potatoes Before Planting?
✅ Encourages Stronger Growth – Cutting larger potatoes into smaller pieces allows each sprout to develop into a full plant.
✅ Increases Yield – More pieces = more potato plants, leading to higher production.
✅ Prevents Rot & Disease – Trimming helps expose damaged or unhealthy sections, reducing the risk of disease.
✅ Saves Seed Potatoes – Instead of planting whole potatoes, you can multiply your crop by dividing them correctly.
How to Trim (Cut) Potatoes Before Planting
Step 1: Choose the Right Seed Potatoes
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