Can you plant potato peels to get potatoes?

Here's why:

* Potato peels lack the "eyes": Potatoes sprout from "eyes", which are small buds on the surface. Peels generally don't have these.

* No viable plant material: While potato peels contain some nutrients, they lack the crucial part of the potato that would allow it to grow - the actual potato with the eyes.

What you CAN do with potato peels:

* Compost them: They add valuable nutrients to your compost pile.

* Use them as a fertilizer: You can bury them directly in the soil around your plants, providing them with some extra nutrients.

* Make a potato peel broth: This is a great liquid fertilizer, full of nutrients.

To actually grow potatoes, you need to plant potato pieces that have "eyes":

* Seed potatoes: These are specifically bred for planting and have multiple "eyes".

* Cut-up potatoes: You can cut a regular potato into pieces, each with at least one "eye".

Remember, while potato peels won't grow into potatoes, they're still a valuable resource for your garden!