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potatoes from previous year.

Frderick SmithFrderick Smith Posts: 7
in Fruit & veg

Hi There, i have in my shed still got 5 bags of maincrop spuds, they are covered but are sprouting, how long can i go on using them?or will i have to dump them? Thanks. 

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,140

    Rub the sprouts off, keep frost-free but cool, dark and dry.  You can carry on using them until they get too soft and wizened to peel - mashed potato freezes well.  image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • LoganLogan Posts: 2,532
    I agree with dove but I don't peel mineimage
  • TLCTLC Posts: 5

    Plant them in May ?.

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,140
    Logan wrote (see)
    I agree with dove but I don't peel mineimage

     

    I find that once the skin starts getting wizened they really do need peeling.image

     


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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