Why did the potatoes rot in the cellar: one of 6 diseases could be the cause

Potatoes are one of the most popular side dishes for many, and it is always unpleasant when part of the harvest perishes in the cellar.

Unfortunately, tubers are susceptible to various diseases that accelerate rotting.

We propose to analyze 6 types of diseases that can be cured.

Let us pay attention to the recommendations of the expert of the online publication Belnovosti and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.

6 Potato Diseases That Cause Rotting

These are the diseases.

1. Late blight. A dangerous fungal disease that can destroy up to 70% of the crop. The sign is gray spots that go deep.
2. Fusarium dry rot. At first, sunken gray-brown spots appear, and then the flesh becomes dry.
3. Black scab. Sign: black sclerotia that can be easily scraped off.
4. Wet bacterial rot. The disease is destroyed when damaged potatoes are laid.
5. Common scab. There are 4 types. Does not affect the taste, but spoils the appearance of potatoes.
6. Iron spot. Develops due to unfavorable weather conditions and poor soil quality.
   

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• 17 November 2023

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