seed potato

noun

Updated on: 2 Apr 2018

Definition of seed potato

: a potato tuber grown for its buds which are used to start new plants; also : a section of such a tuber with one or more buds

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Note that all tubers formed by growing plants are produced higher than the seed potato was planted.

— margaret lauterbach, idahostatesman, "Consider growing a few veggies in containers this year | Idaho Statesman," 14 Mar. 2018
Some folks set seed potatoes on top of the soil and mulch heavily over the top.

— margaret lauterbach, idahostatesman, "here is a timeline for planting crops this year in southern idaho | Idaho Statesman," 7 Feb. 2018
Note potatoes for harvest will appear at the same level or higher in soil than the seed potato or potato piece.

— margaret lauterbach, idahostatesman, "here is a timeline for planting crops this year in southern idaho | Idaho Statesman," 7 Feb. 2018
Plant Irish potatoes through mid-February: Cut seed potatoes (available at nurseries or feed stores) into pieces about the size of an egg.

— NOLA.com, "This week's gardening tips: trim ground covers and plant Irish potatoes," 20 Jan. 2018

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