[houseboy]

Hi,

I have more potato questions. I've read and researched all morning, and I've narrowed this down to unseasonally early blight, or mineral deficiency (leaf drop streak or similar).

It has been warm here for the last 2 weeks, but not a drop of rain...

Any ideas?

I also asked a similar question here - http://www.gardenplansireland.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3733&highlight= - the problem then was diagnosed as frost damage, which made sense for that issue.

Any advice greatly appreciated,
Cheers

[breezyacre]

I see you are in the burren. I am in Drogheda and we have had a succession of very cold frosty nights. If you have had the same then I suggest that it is simply frost damage.

[michael brenock]

i would agree with breezyacre it is frost and a succession of cold breezy days. the potatoes will grow out of it when the moist weather comes.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)

[houseboy]

Lovely stuff. I seem to be obsessed with these spuds!

I'm growing other veg too, but it's unscathed by pests... so far.

Thanks for your advice & reassurance
Cheers