How Should I store mini tubers for planting

dott22 · June 24, 2012

I planted some TPS and some sprout pulls and they grew pretty well. I had some issues with fire ants killing the plants and eating holes into the potatoes. None the less I ended up with a small mess of small golfball and quarter sized potatoes.

I pulled them out of the ground a few weeks ago, and didn't wash the dirt off but have had them at about 80 degrees. I was hoping to store them for planting, either later this summer or next year, but they are starting to shrivel up already, and I don't think they'll last.

What is the best way to make these small potatoes last?

Thank you for any help with this!

June 24, 2012	#1
dott22 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 19	How Should I store mini tubers for planting I planted some TPS and some sprout pulls and they grew pretty well. I had some issues with fire ants killing the plants and eating holes into the potatoes. None the less I ended up with a small mess of small golfball and quarter sized potatoes. I pulled them out of the ground a few weeks ago, and didn't wash the dirt off but have had them at about 80 degrees. I was hoping to store them for planting, either later this summer or next year, but they are starting to shrivel up already, and I don't think they'll last. What is the best way to make these small potatoes last? Thank you for any help with this!