Hmmmm....sure brings back memories Rhonda! We lived out of a 2 acre organic garden when I was a youngin'! I have fond memories of helping Dad drop 'em in! A while back, I found an antique potato planter that worked by putting the potato chunks in a long chute, then with a foot-lever, you could stand there and let them drop into the soil.
Your post also reminded me of some experiments people do planting potatoes on their decks in bags of soil...........always wanted to try this. I've noticed a huge variety of potatoes in the grocery store......maybe THIS year! Here's some info.........p
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