Sprout Nip, Potatoes, Food bank, Wash ST.Potato Comission

What is spud nip ?  When is it applied ?  Why is it,  my potatoes won't even rot in my compost pile ? will Sprot-Nip affect my garden ?  I note that fields treated must be fallowed for a year. ????

Washington State Potato Commission Hi Robert, We're not familar with Spud Nip, but perhaps you mean Sprout Nip? Sprout Nip is a type of anti-sprouting agent that is applied to some potatoes, usually as they are being packed into boxes or bags. Clove oil is another common agent that is used for the same purpose. Both slow the growth of sprouts on potatoes. The potato is a living, breathing, organism and wants to start growing when you take it out of cold storage. These agents are applied to slow sprouting during transportation or while in distribution warehouses. They don't last very long so that is why your bag of potatoes will start sprouting if left under the kitchen sink or in another warm area of the house. Sprout Nip is never used in a field. To make your potatoes break down easier in compost, please scrap or peel a portion of the skin. The potato skin is a great barrier to fungus and bacteria so you have to scrape some of that skin away to allow the composting organisms to breakdown the potato. Hope this information answers your questions

Robert M Ramstad Once sprout-nip is used, the potato can no longer be considered Organic. The application is a chemical which is directly injested by people and esp children who are growing.. I was schocked that the potatoes sat in my compost pile for monthes all thru a summer of 80 degree days. They may still be there. I took my shovel and chopped them in half and they still didn't rot. I got no potatoes from my garden last summer because you applied this chemical without labeling the sacks as such. Frankly, the grower poisoned me, my garden and compost pile.. No one knows how many food bank recipients planted these potatoes, injested these potatoes.   It is the height of irresponsibility to apply chemicals without telling the consumer. Finally you say sprout-nip is never used in fields, I beg to disagree, my information says that a field must not be planted (with potatoes) for a year...It must stay fallow.

My final question is:   Who is the manufacturer of sprout-nip.   What family of chemicals does it belong to.?   Is it a growth hormone ?  and how does it interact with children. ?

 

 I luv Potatoes ! I loved the fingerling potatoes.. i quarter them and bake them...Giant french fries and so good... My mom always said that the skin of a potato is where all the nuitrients are. And i eat the whole thing. If clean i don't necessarily wash them. Will washing remove sprout-nip.. Label your potatoes.