Blight question

[Waffler]

So the potatoes have the blight.
I've been out digging some of them up today and have a question.
If the potatoes obviously have signs of blight on them, I'm binning them. If there's the teensiest bit of blight, then I figure I can cut it off and use/freeze them. So the question is, if they have no obvious signs of blight on them, can the potatoes be stored?

[shirlthegirl43]

I think yes, but check frequently for any signs of damage or degradation.

[davefromthechipie]

So the potatoes have the blight.
I've been out digging some of them up today and have a question.
If the potatoes obviously have signs of blight on them, I'm binning them. If there's the teensiest bit of blight, then I figure I can cut it off and use/freeze them. So the question is, if they have no obvious signs of blight on them, can the potatoes be stored?

I have found yes they can be Its hard to say without being there . Blight is airborne so aslong as the leafs are picked 1st 'taking care not to drop spores on the earth ,then digging your spuds should be fine .How you earth/pick/handle them is key

[eandrdavis]

Hi. it's our first attempt at growing potatoes and have just dug up some majestics with brown lumpy spots on. Is this blight? If so, why aren't they edible? sorry for the stupid question to all you seasoned gardeners!

[Bramble_killer]

Hi. it's our first attempt at growing potatoes and have just dug up some majestics with brown lumpy spots on. Is this blight? If so, why aren't they edible? sorry for the stupid question to all you seasoned gardeners!

Common scab?
Common Scab

[eandrdavis]

Thanks for the link, our potatoes do appear to have common scab and not blight. Hopefully our next post will show our gardening skill and not our ignorance!