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Q.Found Some Partially Green Potatoes Poking Above Ground While Digging, Are They Safe To Eat?

Zone Webster, WI 54893 Zone 3 | gdpaquin added on August 12, 2020 | Answered

A few potatoes partially above ground were part green while the rest of the potatoe which was still below ground level was still red.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on August 14, 2020

I would not risk it. Though sun scalding can cause green potatoes they can have quite a few nasty chemicals present, as well. Here is an article that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/green-skin-on-potatoes.htm

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