potato care uk

Common Potato Problems in the UK

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Common potato problems affecting potato plants in a UK garden

Potatoes are one of the most reliable crops you can grow in a UK garden, but they are still capable of causing plenty of confusion. The leaves may look pale. Growth may seem slow. Early shoots may get hit by frost. Plants may look healthy enough above ground but still disappoint badly at harvest. In … Read more

How to Care for Potato Plants in the UK

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Caring for potato plants in a UK garden

Caring for potato plants properly is what turns a decent crop into a much better one. A lot of gardeners do the early stage reasonably well. They choose a planting time, put seed potatoes in the ground or into grow bags, and wait for the shoots to appear. Then the questions start. Should you water … Read more