Seed potatoes are NEVER treated with sprout inhibitors. … Second, any seed potatoes you buy should be CERTIFIED DISEASE FREE. Potatoes intended to be sold for seed are tested for a panel of diseases before receiving a government-issued ‘disease-free’ certificate.

Are seed potatoes safe to eat?

When left in storage for too long, potatoes can begin to sprout, creating debate as to whether eating them is safe. On one hand, some consider sprouted potatoes perfectly safe to eat, as long as you remove the sprouts.

How do you treat seed potatoes before planting?

If you decide to cut your seed potatoes, cut them into pieces so that each piece has at least one eye (though more than one eye per piece is fine too), and is roughly at least an ounce (28 g.). Then allow the seed potatoes pieces to cure in a cool but humid place for 2-3 days.