Withering Potatoes!

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freefolk

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Withering Potatoes!
« on: August 10, 2017, 20:01 »
Good Evening,  the leaves on my potato plants are quite brown and shrivelled, despite (or because of?) the copious rain in Hampshire recently.  However, when I am lifting the spuds they are perfectly fine and edible with no signs of damage.  They are Maris Piper, planted 5th May.  Any ideas what could be happening, first time growing them?  Thanks all.  :) :)

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Salmo

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Re: Withering Potatoes!
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2017, 20:43 »
This is normal. When the potatoes are mature the tops die back.

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freefolk

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Re: Withering Potatoes!
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2017, 20:59 »
Oh OK, thanks for that quick response.  As a Newbie I learnt something EVERY day... :D :D :D



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