I grow them in a feed bag folded down with dirt in it. Then, I just dump them out one by one as needed. They did very well that way. I think it protected them from most bugs too. Except one had an ant nest, so far.I didn't get any store size for baking, but they are very good. The stringy ones go to the chickens. NO DIGGING REQUIRED! Going to try it with all my potatoes next spring.