Kat2

I'm well aware methods/chemicals to inhibit sprouting are available; available doesn't mean common usage. No spuds I've ever purchased failed to sprout (unless they spoiled 1st). The slips for my sweet potato vines came from Aldis and are producing nicely.

ETA: Using chemicals to ensure a crop is quite different than "pumping" up fruits. The former costs are part of doing business; the latter are an enhancement thus expenses need be evaluated.