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Sprouting, Soft Potatoes Won't Make Good Seed

Royal Majesty potatoes that are soft and sprouting in storage are past their prime for seed use. They'll likely rot before planting time (still two months away). Order fresh seed potatoes from your online source for a reliable crop. See more tips at bit.ly/GApotato.

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