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I recently harvested my first batch of potatoes and they have white nubs like warts all over them...what could this be?


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  • Question asked on 24 Jul, 2010

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Scab!
Don't worry it won't effect the taste or quality of your spuds, just make sure that you peel them fully.

25 Jul, 2010

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