2025 CFI seed potato give-away to distribute 80,000 pounds seed and baking potatoes

2025 CFI seed potato give-away to distribute 80,000 pounds seed and baking potatoes

NELSONVILLE — On Saturday March 29, 2025, Community Food Initiatives (CFI) will host their annual Seed Potato Giveaway at the ACEnet Nelsonville Business Center, 296 S. Harper Street, Nelsonville, OH 45764. This year the event will again also include a…

Luck of the spud: chitting potatoes

As Pacific Northwest gardeners eagerly anticipate spring planting, one tried-and-true technique can help ensure a strong potato crop: chitting. Pre-sprouting seed potatoes before planting can lead to an earlier harvest and higher yields, especially in our cool, wet climate. Chitting involves placing seed potatoes in a bright, cool, frost-free space for a few weeks before planting. This encourages...