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Tue, May 20, 14 at 17:33
| Hey there! My potato plants died unexpectedly, before they flowered. It was either due to a lack of consistent watering (they were in burlap sacks and lost water quickly) or possibly fusalarium wilt (though I can't indentify that's the cause of their death for sure, but the seed potatoes were mushy as if it were a bacterial affliction [though the tubers themselves were not]). The plants produced a few spuds, which I harvested after the plants had died back. These spuds have been in the ground for a couple weeks, and most of their skins are cracked. I'm not sure if this is due to the inconsistent watering, or due to a possible infection or disease that killed them. Is it ok to eat these potatoes produced by these plants? I definitely will not save them for seed potatoes, but would like to eat them if it's not dangerous! Thanks guys! |
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- Posted by sweetquietplace 6 WNC Mtn. (My Page) on Tue, May 20, 14 at 17:39
| What is the variety? |
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| Purple Majesty. Haha, I should have mentioned they are PURPLE potatoes, and are not discolored. |
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| Assuming you are going to peel and cook them first, I wouldn't hesitate to eat them. Dave |
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- Posted by tishtoshnm 6/NM (My Page) on Tue, May 20, 14 at 23:47
| For the record, the seed potato always gets mushy, it is not a sign of any affliction. I too would peel, cook and eat it without hesitation. |
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| Thanks guys! I am leaning towards thinking these plants just had inconsistent watering and they petered out from it! I'll know for next year! |
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