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I have some seed potatoes left from my spring garden. Would it be all right to eat them?

Last Updated: May 04, 2011

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No. Potato tubers purchased for seed purposes definitely should not be eaten. Frequently, such tubers have been chemically treated. Like all treated seeds, seed potatoes should not be fed to humans or animals.

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