potatoes

[david71]

would anyone advise me on the practice of cutting off potato haulms to prevent the spread of blight, or for any other reason ?

[Ian F]

David,

I was advised to cut off the haulms when they succumb to blight, then leave the potatoes in the ground for three weeks before digging them up. I am not sure why three weeks, but it has worked for me in the past.

I am not too sure about this year, as I have never had blight so early, and am not sure if there will be any potatoes underneath to collect.

[david71]

Ian,

the potators have, so far, been ok (rocket) but my second earlies (kestrel) are still in the ground. i think they will be ok for size but cutting the haulms will, i assume, stop any further growth