Spongy seed spuds

[Cosmo and Dibs]

I decided to get some King Edward spuds in asap. I saw some reduced in Homebase -£1.19 for a 2kg bag.

Thing is, I opened them up today and they are a little bit spongy, and some are damp.

Are they usable? Will they produce spuds that are safe to eat?

[tattieman]

It is just potatoes going through the natural cycle. They will be losing moisture and have gone soft. They should grow and give you an edible crop.

[Cosmo and Dibs]

Thanks, tattieman.

I guess I should give them a good watering when they are planted?

[tattieman]

Yeah that will help. Give them a bit extra fertilizer just to help them along.

[Flummery]

If they've gone off they'll honk to high heaven! If they don't they ok to plant.