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Re: Lifting spuds, Just get the fork in far enough away that it won't damage them and the come in at an angle underneath and loosen all the soil, then lift the plant. After that you can root around for remaining potatoes in the soil.
I grew a few in pots this year, much less scab and fewer nibbles from wire worms etc.