Mice nibbling my potatoes

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by David G, Feb 27, 2011.

  1. David G

    David G Gardener

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    Hi All

    I put my potatoes up the allottment in the shed last week up I go this week and find the mice or rats have chewed a few of them it appears the prefer the Anya and Pink Fir Apple.

    The question is should I throw the potatoes away that have teeth marks in or will the grow ok??

    I have had to dump a box of potatoes on the compost heap that were for eating they have chewed.

    Thanks

    Dave
     
  2. Spruce

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    Should be fine with a few nibbles , looks like you need a mouse or rat trap or cat .Hope its not rats cant you block any holes in the shed



    Spruce
     
  3. Alice

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    [size=medium]The potatoes should grow fine David , a few nibbles won't matter.
    Some people cut their seed potatoes into bits before planting (don't recommend it).
    That's good taste your mice have [/size]:dbgrtmb: [size=medium]They sure picked the best ones.[/size]:thumbsup:
    [size=medium]And those potatoes you put on the compost heap will most likely grow [/size]:DOH:
     
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