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johnpease

By Johnpease

yorkshire, United Kingdom Gb

I have very few,only small tubers on my plants.A complete failure.



  • Question asked on 26 Jun, 2008

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Owdboggy
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Usual reason for this is lack of water. Potatoes need an incredible amount to grow a good crop. Also poor soil will do it and digging them up too soon. If they are not first earlies, then it is far too soon for them to be ready.

26 Jun, 2008

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