2025 First 3P Sale 01-18-2025
Planting Info for Potatoes, Onions
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 3P (Planning to Plant in the
Pergola) Onion sale. This year we bought 68 bundles of onions and 18 Lbs. of
potatoes. A few of us took advantage of the “better” weather Fri. and Sat.
and got onions in the ground. No worries if you did not. They can last 2-3
weeks if you take off the rubber band, separate them, and lay them out so
they get some air circulation. Otherwise, they may rot. The important thing
with onions is to not plant them too deep.
Potatoes need to be treated a bit differently before planting. I like to buy
small potatoes, let them sprout, and then plant them whole. With larger
potatoes, the recommended method is to cut the potato into 2-3 ounce pieces,
each piece having at least two eyes or sprouts, drop pieces in a bag, add
powdered sulfur (we have some in the shed), shake and then let them dry out
(they will look shriveled) and then plant. Buying potatoes at the grocery
store is not recommended. They may be treated chemically to prevent
sprouting. I’ve also tried laying the potatoes out in a warm place, covering
with a slightly damp paper towel, letting them sprout, and the cutting them
up, and dusting with the sulfur, and drying pieces until they form a crust.
Happy gardening. Stay warm out there.
Laura
