I had a bag, well two bags of potatoes that started to sprout. I cut them down into smaller pieces and let them dry or scab up before planting. At this point they can be put into a bag to encourage sprouting, or I can plop them in the soil and let them go to work. It does help to buy organic potatoes or ones that have not been sprayed. Often the conventional potatoes will not sprout, or not as well.

Potatoes can be grown in hills, raised beds or containers. My favorite way to grow potatoes is in a fabric grow bag. I find it an easy way to reach in and harvest the tubers without compacting the soil. It is easy to riddle your hand down and feel for the potatoes to harvest. We shall plant these soon.