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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: syrahsuzie on May 30, 2008, 11:17:48

Title: Damage to potato plants
Post by: syrahsuzie on May 30, 2008, 11:17:48

Hi, everyone

Been following this site for a few months, took the plunge and joined today.

Lots of rain last week and storms. Early potatoes were knee-high with flowers but most flower stems have now snapped in half.

Is this a problem? and should I take off the snapped stems if they are still hanging on by a thread?

Probably be back with more questions as very new to veg gardening

Thanks

Suzie

Title: Re: Damage to potato plants
Post by: tim on May 30, 2008, 12:08:29

Infuriating, isn't it! Same here.

Yes - pick them off & be patient!

Title: Re: Damage to potato plants
Post by: PurpleHeather on May 30, 2008, 14:15:46

You do all you can then the weather mucks it up

What is left the wild life help themselves to it.

Wonder why we bother, but we do.

Title: Re: Damage to potato plants
Post by: manicscousers on May 30, 2008, 15:46:48

hiya, suzie, welcome to the site
our spuds are in flower, we are already eating them, have a gentle feel around in the soil, you may be lucky  ;D