Are Blighted Potatoes Safe to Eat?

Late blight is a common disease in tomatoes and potatoes caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans. ... Potatoes can become infected both before or after harvest, with the disease appearing as brown, dry and sunken areas. “The unaffected parts probably are safe to eat.

Is it safe to eat blighted tomatoes?

Q Can you eat tomatoes if the plant has blight? A The fruit is not poisonous but blight causes it to be inedible as it doesn't ripen and rots quickly. ... There is a possibility that blight spores could overwinter on other plant material but this hasn't been tested scientifically yet.

What can I do with blighted tomatoes?

Once blight hits, destroy blighted foliage to reduce chances of further infection. Don't leave potato tubers in the ground at harvest as they could harbour blight. Blighted foliage can be composted away from the crop as spores need a living host to survive for more than a few weeks.