Why Do My Spinach Leaves Have Little Bumps

Question

There are not any white spots but several tiny “bumps” that seem hard. No obvious mites or bugs but some also have holes. Safe to eat?

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Answer 1

Are all the leaves like that or just a few? If just a few I would pinch them off and discard. It could be edema or it could be galls (which may have insects inside).

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/treating-edema-in-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/treating-leaf-gall-on-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/spinach/treating-spinach-leaf-spots.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/spinach/managing-spinach-stress.htm