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Bay County, Michigan | I am considering growing a small patch of potatoes and selling them to a local super market. I have grown potatoes in the garden many times in the past. What would be the best varieties? My main options are red Norland, red Pontiac, Yukon gold, russet burbank, kenebec, russet norkota, and AAC Canada gold-Doree. I would like to grow a diverse crop, but stick to broad ones like red, gold, and russets. I plan to cut the seeds to get the most out of each potato. The seed is $0.99 per pound. 50 pound bags are available but I am not sure if there is a discount. I have access to a sandy loam area. I think I may hill them frequently and that should suppress weeds for the most part. I plan to Spray them with a readily available insect killer to control potato bugs. They practically destroyed our crop this year. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. | |
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Potatoes
