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May 4, 1923
The L'anse Sentinel
L'anse, Baraga County, Michigan
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Farmers often cut potato seed by eye count rather than size, but larger pieces (about 2 ounces or egg-sized) promote vigorous plants and higher yields, as proven by experiments and recommended by successful commercial growers.
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CUTTING POTATOES FOR SEED
Usually Growers Slice for Number of
Eyes Rather Than for Any
Definite Size.
Many different ideas concerning cutting
potatoes are held by farmers.
Usually growers cut for the number
of eyes rather than for a definite size
seed piece. Commercial growers know
that the size of the seed piece is an
important factor in securing vigorous
plants and good stands. Experiments
have proved that as you increase the
size of the seed piece you increase the
vigorousness of roots and tops and
consequently the yield. With this in
mind pieces weighing about two ounces
or the size of an egg are generally
recommended and planted by successful
growers.
Usually Growers Slice for Number of
Eyes Rather Than for Any
Definite Size.
Many different ideas concerning cutting
potatoes are held by farmers.
Usually growers cut for the number
of eyes rather than for a definite size
seed piece. Commercial growers know
that the size of the seed piece is an
important factor in securing vigorous
plants and good stands. Experiments
have proved that as you increase the
size of the seed piece you increase the
vigorousness of roots and tops and
consequently the yield. With this in
mind pieces weighing about two ounces
or the size of an egg are generally
recommended and planted by successful
growers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agricultural Advice
What keywords are associated?
Potato Cutting
Seed Size
Crop Yield
Farming Experiments
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Farmers hold various ideas on cutting potatoes for seed, usually slicing based on number of eyes rather than definite size. Commercial growers recognize seed piece size as key for vigorous plants and good stands. Experiments show larger seed pieces increase root and top vigor and yield. Recommended size is about two ounces or egg-sized, used by successful growers.