Potato

Yes! They’re delicious and nutrient-packed. Sweet potato leaves are commonly eaten in many parts of the world and are a good source of vitamins and… Read More »What Can You Do With Potato Leaves?

Late blight remains the single most important potato disease in GB. It is caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans which can infect foliage, stems and… Read More »What Is The Most Common Potato Disease?

Blight overwinters in on foliage or tubers left in the ground, so it is important to remove any affected material from your garden or allotment.… Read More »Should I Dig Up Potatoes With Blight?

Early blight (Alternaria solani) Tuber lesions are dark, sunken, and circular often bordered by purple to gray raised tissue. The underlying flesh is dry, leathery,… Read More »What Does Fungus On Potatoes Look Like?

Prune the potatoes when the foliage has wilted. Prune the plant down to ground level, 1 inch (2.54 cm.) above the soil surface. Don’t cut… Read More »How Do You Prune Potato Vines?

If you live in a mild climate, some potato vines will grow year round and need continuous pruning. Trim back any foliage that has been… Read More »Should I Cut Back Potato Leaves?

Maincrop potatoes are generally the largest you can grow, needing 15-20 weeks to reach full size. By the end, you’ll be rewarded with large potatoes… Read More »What Is The Largest Potato Variety?

Plant potatoes in a sunny place with at least 6 hours of directly sunlight each day. The tubers need to grow in fertile, loose, well-drained… Read More »What Makes Potatoes Grow Better?

Aphids damage potatoes primarily by spreading plant diseases. Occasionally, aphids become so abundant that their feeding weakens the plants. Potato leafroll virus is spread by… Read More »What Do Aphids Do To Potatoes?

It’s vital not to allow potato spuds to be exposed to sunlight, as this also causes them to turn green and produce a chemical called… Read More »Can Potato Plants Get Too Much Sun?