potato growing

[rsvp]

I've got a basket of sprouting supermark potatoes - not sure what type they are but likely to be a salad type or just ordinary 'new' potatoes. There is no way I 'm going to eat them before I go away for 5 weeks so if I just leave them where they are - in a basket on an open shelf under the kitchen island - will they be okay to plant out when I get back? The chits look healthy and green btw -
many thanks

[Squitty]

I think they will be fine.

[Barmaid]

Well my dad (a farmer) says never grow from supermarket spuds since it can increase disease and you will get low yields. Always get good quality seed potatoes.

[jamesnan]

We grew some ordinary potatoes which had started sprouting, and were very happy with the results. Better than throwing them into the compost bin.

[rsvp]

thank you all for the replies - think I'll give them a try when I get back.

[rowanwitch]

do them in a black bag in a greenhouse or garage if it has some natural light and have a crop for easter

[rockyracoon]

I'd grow them in bags and not the ground, it'll keep disease to a minimum if they are a bit iffy.

[johnk]

They need to be in a frost free cold room. If you're only heating the kitchen enough to stop freezing that' OK