Potato leaves rotting... already?

gusto66 · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 3:18 pm Post subject: Potato leaves rotting... already?

Dear All...

Planted well-chitted first-earlies over a month ago and they've been pushing up out of the dirt quite nicely. I went to earth them up a little today and noticed some of the shoots were dark green and rotting. I know it's been cold over the past few nights but didn't notice a significant frost - is this what's done it? Surely it's too early for blight?

Any how - those rotting leaves and shoots I've just pulled off... I've now covered them again with soil. Is this OK? Will they survive?

michael brenock · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:43 pm Post subject:

that was frost damage. You did the right thing by covering them with soil. They will grow again and faster than you expect.
michael brenock horticultural aedvisor (retired)

gusto66 · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:16 pm Post subject:

Thanks Michael!