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Old 19-03-2010, 12:24 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default What causes black bits inside potatoes?

On 19/03/2010 13:12, Tim wrote:
I always thought it was something to do with to much nitrogen
fretilizer, but can find no referance for it.
Did find this however, doesn't answer the question, but is
interesting.
http://www.potato.org.uk/department/...ml?view_img=11
David Hill



Looking through the site that David linked to I tripped over this....
http://www.potato.org.uk/department/...f.html?item=32
Is that what you're describing?



No, that's not it. The black bits I refer to are mostly away from the
core of the potato, sometimes bordering the sides. I'll take a photo the
next time I peel some and post it.

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