Holes in potatoes

raindrops27 · July 8, 2013

I had to dig up three potato plants due to a rabbit family that chose to snap three of my potato plants all the way to the ground as they darted from the garden. These potato plants were still growing and all I got was 9 baby to medium sized potatoes from them.

My question, some of the potatoes seem to have a entry hole with a dark brown circle around it. I am thinking it is some type of burrowing worm a grub or something I am not sure. Is it ok for me to cut the bad part out and use the rest of the potato or should I toss it?

Also, what are some methods I can use to stop grubs from burrowing into the potatoes? I am going to assume it is to late to treat the other buried potatoes/plants growing but for future reference I would like to know. TIA

Melissa

July 8, 2013	#1
raindrops27 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: long island Posts: 327	Holes in potatoes I had to dig up three potato plants due to a rabbit family that chose to snap three of my potato plants all the way to the ground as they darted from the garden. These potato plants were still growing and all I got was 9 baby to medium sized potatoes from them. My question, some of the potatoes seem to have a entry hole with a dark brown circle around it. I am thinking it is some type of burrowing worm a grub or something I am not sure. Is it ok for me to cut the bad part out and use the rest of the potato or should I toss it? Also, what are some methods I can use to stop grubs from burrowing into the potatoes? I am going to assume it is to late to treat the other buried potatoes/plants growing but for future reference I would like to know. TIA Melissa