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Produce => Pests & Diseases => Topic started by: kt. on August 08, 2007, 13:10:54

Title: Is it slugs (2): Now have photo
Post by: kt. on August 08, 2007, 13:10:54

I posted a topic ref slugs but now have a photo. I have shown 6 people the potatos but nobody seems to know. The brown bits of the potato are dry and smooth.

Title: Re: Is it slugs (2): Now have photo
Post by: tim on August 08, 2007, 17:55:20

The little holes could well be - but can't figure the other marks.

Had to cut down the PFA today - not due till October - so braced myself for total failure. Pleasantly surprised - off  one plant. Alright, nowhere near full size, but they are going to taste good!!

Was just going to remark that PFA are fairly slug proof - we haven't had damage to ANY variety this year - then found this!! Presumably, the blackening is due to them & not blight??

Title: Re: Is it slugs (2): Now have photo
Post by: saddad on August 08, 2007, 18:23:23

The yeuk is Blight or soft rot... you will tell as they decompose... quickly. Probably get in through the slug damage as the tubers of PFA are fairly resistant..
 :-X

Title: Re: Is it slugs (2): Now have photo
Post by: tim on August 09, 2007, 11:11:38

Thanks.