What we found when checking potato cellars is not good! Time to gas!

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  • Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
  • Welcome to a captivating exploration of potato cellars, where we delve into the fascinating realm of sprouting potatoes! In this video, we take you on a journey through dimly lit cellars, unveiling the hidden treasures of sprouted spuds. Witness the moment of revelation as we discover a plethora of potato sprouts, signaling the need for careful attention.
    As we navigate the underground world of potato storage, you’ll learn to recognize the crucial signs indicating the optimal time for sprout nipping. Our detailed walkthrough ensures that you understand the nuances of this essential step in potato care, fostering healthier and more robust crops.
    Join us as we share practical tips and expert advice on sprout nipping techniques, empowering both seasoned gardeners and beginners with the knowledge to enhance their potato harvests. From identifying sprout growth patterns to the tools needed for precision, this video covers it all.
    Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or simply intrigued by the intricacies of potato cultivation, this comprehensive guide promises an engaging and educational experience. Unlock the secrets of maintaining the vitality of your potato crop, and embark on a journey towards a bountiful harvest.
    Don’t let your potatoes go unnoticed in the cellar - watch, learn, and sprout nip with confidence! Hit play now and cultivate a thriving potato garden like never before.

Комментарии • 56

  • @lindanelson8400
    @lindanelson8400 7 месяцев назад +7

    God bless grandpa!
    Hope he's going to be around for a long time to come!

  • @davidbeckwith7598
    @davidbeckwith7598 7 месяцев назад +2

    I admire the farmers...Good luck guys..!

  • @MrCrazycook8
    @MrCrazycook8 7 месяцев назад +10

    Why did the sea monster eat five ships that were carrying potatoes? No one can eat just one potato ship.

  • @johnberry1107
    @johnberry1107 7 месяцев назад +2

    I like potatoes! Thank you. Stay safe.

  • @buddah5894
    @buddah5894 7 месяцев назад +6

    Why not gas right away? Or mabye store at a cooler temp to prevent sprouting. We store seed at a cooler temps. Either way it's fun to see how different regions grow and store spuds. I dont get in the storing side of it but we keep spuds for eight months. And wet years dont help either.

    • @idahofarmer
      @idahofarmer 7 месяцев назад +3

      We don’t want to spend the money to gas if they are going to be taken out fairly quick. It doesn’t hurt the potatoes to gas just the wallet.
      Some years they have taken all of our cellars out before Christmas. Not this year they are just getting started probably on Monday.

    • @buddah5894
      @buddah5894 7 месяцев назад +3

      @@idahofarmer I Understand. We grow some table stock and it has seemed slow. I mostly deal with seed and its all refrigerated at 38 degrees. Storage spuds is hard. Ive seen spuds melt because of lack of attention.

  • @the_potato_grower9363
    @the_potato_grower9363 7 месяцев назад +5

    Do you have good fry color at 45 degrees? We raise Burbank’s and caribous for McCain’s but usually we keep everything between 48-53 degrees

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  7 месяцев назад +4

      Ours seem to be just fine these are all rangers. We used to sell them to lamb Weston and they liked them. Now they all get turned into potato flakes.

  • @ileenmcminn2062
    @ileenmcminn2062 7 месяцев назад +3

    Your grandpa goes up and down stair better than I do and I'm 19 years younger. Are you going to the ag expo in Pocatello? I try to make it, would love to run into you there.

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  7 месяцев назад +2

      I will be there. I’m not sure what day. Agri service is taking our new Fendt combine to show and we will have some banners on it.

    • @ileenmcminn2062
      @ileenmcminn2062 7 месяцев назад +1

      Cool! I will look for it. I think I will go Wednesday.@@RockyMountainFarmer

  • @BRPFan
    @BRPFan 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for an interesting video. The Farmers around Southern Manitoba grow a lot of potatoes as well but a person don’t not get to see a full potato storage as we call then where you call them potato cellar. Funny how different parts of the world call the same thing different names ah?

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  7 месяцев назад +2

      I’m glad you enjoyed it. It is interesting what things are called elsewhere.

    • @BRPFan
      @BRPFan 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@RockyMountainFarmer For sure!

  • @robertr3470
    @robertr3470 7 месяцев назад +4

    So when they pickup X many "sacks" of potatoes is that a unit of measure, or do you actually have to bag them for shipment to the processor?
    Also, what is the normal percentage of spoilage in storage that is expected?

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  7 месяцев назад +5

      So a sack is 100 pounds. And we usually have about 5 percent that spoils.

  • @normh9155
    @normh9155 3 месяца назад +1

    Can’t believe you don’t check a potato storage for a month.

  • @Ergzay
    @Ergzay 3 месяца назад

    Why was your humidifier in that cellar that had the sprouting set to manual instead of auto? That probably caused the water problem.

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  3 месяца назад

      Because that system has some issues and it wouldn’t run on auto

  • @joelg8004
    @joelg8004 7 месяцев назад +3

    Are the taters sorted before storing them or when you unload them? What do they mainly go towards making?

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  7 месяцев назад +3

      We pick as much of the dirt, rot, and vines as they go into the cellar so they are pretty clean. These will all go to frito lay.

  • @expolim9460
    @expolim9460 7 месяцев назад +1

    What is type of potato in first silo
    By the way ı just discoverd your channel ı really love it (ı am small scale farmer and student )

  • @briangardner9826
    @briangardner9826 7 месяцев назад +1

    In the 3rd cellar why was there a dip towards the back of the stack?

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  7 месяцев назад

      It was how the piler piled it up I’m not sure why he did that

  • @shanebell9589
    @shanebell9589 7 месяцев назад +1

    Out of curiosity, I know potatoes are essentially “ exempt “ from FSMA. And I believe you said most of your potatoes go to pringles? Do you guys maintain GAP certification or do they require higher? We sell table stock and our sweet corn goes to wal-mart, so we have to maintain Harmonized GAP plus.

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  7 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, we maintain gap certification on all of our potatoes

    • @shanebell9589
      @shanebell9589 7 месяцев назад

      That’s sweet, harmonized gap is a pain , paperwork alone is ridiculous

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  7 месяцев назад

      Yeah, it takes a lot of time to stay gap certified

  • @jedadruled984
    @jedadruled984 7 месяцев назад +2

    Wow, your potatoes are big.

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  7 месяцев назад +3

      Yeah they are. That’s how we do it in Idaho

    • @vfromid2186
      @vfromid2186 7 месяцев назад +2

      It's those 8 or 9 inches that amaze me. Worked for Clawson and I loved it.

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  7 месяцев назад +3

      We had some this year that were 14 inches

    • @BRPFan
      @BRPFan 7 месяцев назад

      @@RockyMountainFarmer WOW!

  • @paulsanders1373
    @paulsanders1373 7 месяцев назад +2

    Have you ever had to destroy a whole storage container full of potatoes?

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  7 месяцев назад +5

      We did have a contract in 2000 with a processor that didn’t want to pay for the potatoes so they rejected the contract and we had to dump and destroy our entire crop that year losing millions of dollars.

  • @845spuds
    @845spuds 5 месяцев назад

    What do you sproutnip with when sprouts this size are present?

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  5 месяцев назад

      There is one called smart lock that takes the sprouts off

  • @janetdijksterhuis5224
    @janetdijksterhuis5224 7 месяцев назад +1

    How many kpa on the fans?pil soul be level at top,prevent air escaping,

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  7 месяцев назад +2

      I’m not sure on that we just set the temp and humidity and it adjusts the fan speed to meet the needs

    • @janetdijksterhuis5224
      @janetdijksterhuis5224 7 месяцев назад +1

      Don t trust you comuterised fans

    • @paulsanders1373
      @paulsanders1373 7 месяцев назад +1

      What type of potatoes do you grow? Looks like some kind of russets?

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  7 месяцев назад +2

      These are russet rangers.

  • @GOAP68
    @GOAP68 7 месяцев назад

    3:30 possible opportunity for a drone to inspect the top of the cellar?

    • @RockyMountainFarmer
      @RockyMountainFarmer  7 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, I do have a drone and I do intend on doing that, I just didn’t have it with me that day

  • @jasonclark3127
    @jasonclark3127 7 месяцев назад +1

    Now you can make malt vodka

  • @masonlo545
    @masonlo545 7 месяцев назад +1

    Do you spray anything foliar for sprouts