How is a seed potato different from table potato?

- Smaller in size

- Selected specifically for planting and producing potato crops.

- Free of pests, diseases, and any blemishes which may affect crop health and quality.

- Grown under regulated conditions to ensure varietal purity, vigour and disease resistance.

- Certified by governmental or reputable organizations to ensure quality standards.

- Stored under strict conditions like humidity, temperature control and proper ventilation to maintain its viability and quality until planting time.

- Treated to prevent storage diseases and promote growth when planted

Table potato:

- Chosen primarily for culinary purposes and consumption as food

- Can vary in size and may also include smaller ones depending on the variety

- Not necessarily grown under regulated conditions or tested for specific traits like disease resistance or yield potential.

- May have blemishes or slight damage that still allow for safe and edible consumption

- Treated to inhibit sprouting and extend shelf life for the purpose of human consumption

- Not ideal for planting or growing potatoes, since their traits may not be as predictable and may not produce quality or disease-free crops