How to Cut Seed Potatoes for HUGE Harvests! (Do This FIRST)

How to Cut & Prep Seed Potatoes for a Bigger Harvest Want bigger, healthier potato harvests? It all starts with how you cut your seed potatoes! Cut them wrong, and you might end up with weak plants—or no potatoes at all. But cut them right, and you'll have strong, productive plants that thrive. In this video, I’ll show you the best way to: ✅ Identify the eyes on your seed potatoes ✅ Cut them for maximum yield (2-3 eyes per piece) ✅ Use sulfur to prevent rot and disease ✅ Properly space and plant your potatoes for the best results I’m working with Yukon Golds and Kennebecs today, but the same method applies to just about any variety. Every few years, I bring in fresh seed potatoes to avoid disease, but my homegrown ones seem to do just as well as the certified ones—funny how that works! ⚠️ Pro tip: Don’t do this over the kitchen table unless you want to test your spouse’s patience! 😉 ⏳ Video Chapters 00:00 - Why Cutting Seed Potatoes Right Matters 00:35 - Growing Out the Eyes for Easier Cutting 01:10 - Choosing & Cutting the Right Seed Potato Pieces 02:41 - Debunking Potato Cutting Myths 03:25 - How to Cure Seed Potatoes Before Planting 04:02 - Using Sulfur to Prevent Rot & Disease 05:14 - Final Steps Before Planting 05:53 - Proper Spacing & Planting Tips 06:43 - Final Thoughts & How to Get the Best Harvest 🔔 If you found this video helpful, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss future gardening tips. 💬 What potato varieties are you planting this year? Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear from you! Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you down at the barn! #SeedPotatoes #PotatoPlanting #GardeningTips #Homesteading #GrowYourOwnFood