Catriona Griffin asked 15 years ago
My father has grown potatoes in the same plot for many years.In the last year or 2 the potatoes do not thrive as well as previously,we are wondering if the soil is lacking in minerals, any advice?
1 Answers
Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago
This is very likley to be a build-up of potato cyst eelworm which draws sap from the roots and slows down or stops growth in mid-summer.
He will have to more ground or grow eelworm resistant varieties.Â
‘Sante’ and ‘Valor’ are notably eelworm resistant.
More at:Â https://gardenie.wpengine.com/gerrycategory/eelworms/?id=5686
