scabby poatoes

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scabby poatoes
« on: July 04, 2010, 19:25 »
Hi all
Not having much luck with the spuds ::) what causes scabby potatoes?
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Re: scabby poatoes
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2010, 20:46 »
I think scab can be caused by alkaline soil and (possibly) dry soil.  The spuds are still edible but it is unsightly.
« Last Edit: July 04, 2010, 22:37 by Yorkie »
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days all attack me at once...



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