Curing Cut Seed Potatoes

[Peanut]

Hi Folks,

I have cut up my chitted seed potatoes for the first time and now have them curing.
How long should I leave them to cure for, is it until the cut sides are completely dry to the touch or do they develop a noticable "skin" when ready?

Thanks all

[Penellype]

On the occasions when I have cut seed potatoes in half I have just planted them straight away, and had no problems. I didn't know you are supposed to cure them

[Peanut]

Oh that's interesting Penellype I might do some and some then

[Nicos]

I had no idea about curing either…but it does make sense to create a ‘barrier’

Be interesting to see if you notice a difference peanut?

[Peanut]

Yes it will be. It's supposed to reduce the risk of them rotting.

[Nicos]

I’ve just been goooogling this and can see why you asked!
Three different responses….plus Pen’s

Plant straight away
2-3 days
3-5 days
2-6 weeks

Confusing or what?

[Peanut]

Daft isn't it! Think I'll just do my own thing

[Bren In Pots]

I've cut large potatoes leaving them stood on a piece of kitchen roll then planting them the next day. My thinking was it would help dry both cut ends.

[gardenhistory2]

curing cut seed potatoes. wow
I did not even know they were sick.

[rary]

Like Penellype when I halved potatoes I halved planted straight away, though its not a thing I have needed to do for a long time as I rarely buy pre bagged seed potatoes