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24/05/2012 at 17:59  Ive never been green fingered but ive
recently started growing my own potoes.  everythings been fine
for about 8 wks for now that the foliage is really growing well
something has started to eat it!  ive also notice some slimy
stuff on the leaves.  My first thought was slugs but ive been
told they dont touch potato leaves.  Can any one help and advise
on the best cure to get rid of whichever pest is doing this
damage.  My potatoes are relying on you!   24/05/2012 at 19:26
Slugs and snails do snack on potato leaves, and the slime trails
only strengthens the case against them. There are organic slug
pellets available if you should choose to use them. There are
loads of slug deterrent suggestions, and I'm pretty sure other
posters will advise you on them. But I reach for the pellets...
24/05/2012 at 19:29  I'm with figrat on this one - organic
pellets used here.  Slug nematodes are an alternative, but they
cost a fair bit.  The a