i need more info on how to get a potato to sprout

I put some potatoes in an egg carton, but sun made them turn green. I have new potatoes and want to make some sprout before August so I can plant here in Pensacola, Florida.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 06/23/2012 @ 8:38 am

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