We set the potatoes out in the basement a couple of weeks ago to get them started sprouting.  In the picture above, you can see the little green buds.  Moderate light and warmish temps make for sturdy sprouts.  This gives them a head-start so that it takes less time for them to emerge after planting.  In all, 40 pounds: Carola, German Butterball, Yukon Gold.

If the weather allows us to prep the ground here in the next two days, we’ll plant this weekend.