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Irish Cobbler Potato Damage #842834
Asked July 27, 2023, 10:35 AM EDT
Kent County Michigan
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Hi Mark, thanks for the question.
This looks like common potato scab (not unique to Irish Cobler) of which Irish Cobler is vulnerable. Superior has some resistance. Several sources indicate that potatoes with scab are safe to eat after removing the bad spots. Resistant varieties, proper soil pH, rotation (changing soil in containers), and certified seed potatoes should help reduce the incidence of scab. Check out the following links:
Detection of Potato Tuber Diseases and Defects | Cornell Vegetables
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/yard-and-garden-when-potatoes-have-skin-problems
I hope this is helpful.