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Old June 24, 2012   #1
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Default 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!
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Old June 25, 2012   #2
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They were probably not mature enough. It is better to grow them in pots, letting them die back on their own, then keeping the tuber filled pots in a cool area till re-planting.
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Old June 27, 2012   #3
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I had the same with shriveling tubers when I removed them without letting the plant die naturally. It is probably worth trying to chill them for a few weeks and plant them in pots as Wingnut suggests. If any survives and grows back in a pot at least having some Christmas potatoes down south could be possible . And with luck some might give you enough to have seeds for next spring. Good luck!
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Old June 30, 2012   #4
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Thanks for the replies. So, if they are shrivelled up can I just soak them in water before I put in the refrigerator to re-hydrate the tiny tubers?
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If they have shriveled they are probably toast, but worth trying to save.
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