Re: Yellow Potato Leaves
It doesn't sound like Blight, Julianne. Yellowing of the lower leaves is
usually caused by nitrogen deficiency which can be brought on by cool
weather or fluctuations in temperatures. I wouldn't worry, maybe side-dress
those particular plants with compost if they keep turning yellow.
Arzeena
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----- Original Message -----
From: Julianne Wiley <jlw@planetc.com>
To: <veggie-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2000 9:41 AM
Subject: Yellow Potato Leaves
> Hi,
>
> My potatoes are looking GREAT, all hilled up very nicely, blossoming. BUT
> on two of the plants (I have about 4 dozen plants) I noticed that the
lower
> leaves are turning yellow. No wilting, no other symptoms, just yellowing
> lower leaves.
>
> Is it the dreaded blight? Do I need to rip them out and destroy them
right
> away? (Please say no.) What else could be the cause, and what should I
do?
>
> Potato perplexed,
>
> Julianne
>
>
