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If your seed potatoes are large, cut them in half, ensuring each piece has two or three eyes. A potato with more sprouts generally means a larger harvest, but if you're after fewer, larger potatoes, consider limiting the number of viable eyes at this stage.
Understanding Potato Types: Determinate vs. Indeterminate
Potatoes are classified as either determinate or indeterminate, a crucial detail influencing growth strategies.
- Determinate Potatoes: These typically produce tubers in a single layer and benefit from mulch to prevent exposure to sunlight, which can cause greening.