Planting Potatoes

[Cynthia Prater]

I am thinking of planting some, but using red potatoes that have started to have eyes on them (in my pantry). I thought instead of throwing them away that I could use them as plants, rather than buying them. However, when I read information on line, I keep hearing to buy special potatoes for my garden. Does anyone know why I should not use the potates I currently have or which ones I should buy for our climate/zone (Austin Texas)? Thanks.

[Nita Durant]

Cynthia,
Johnsons Backyard is harvesting potatoes and looking for some volunteers. Bet they would love to talk about potatoes with you.... If you haven't done your hours this might be a great idea. SEE the volunteer section on the main page for more information!! Nita

[Cynthia Prater]

Thanks so much for the information, I will surely be calling them to get my hours in.

[Bill Glass]

I understand you'll have less disease if you buy the treated seed potatoes. They are usually available for the Mid Feb planting date at many area distributors. I get mine from the Pflugers at Green 'n Growing on main drag thru Pflugerville.