Cutting seed potatoes in half?

niffer13, Nov 24, 11:56pm
Several people have told me to cut seed potatoes in half. Does any one do this? I was worried about disease.

harm_less, Nov 25, 12:03am
That's an old trick. Best to coat the cut surfaces with wood ash to protect the 'wound' from infection.

bestie1, Nov 25, 12:37am
Yes you can cut them a lot smaller than into halves as well.
I've never coated them.

Edit to say make sure each piece has an eye.

lythande1, Jul 23, 2:45am
You can. the bigger the seed potato (or piece) the bigger the crop generally. but if you only have a few go ahead. make sure each piece has a sprout on it.