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Lots of top on potato plants

LyndaknigLyndaknig Posts: 3
in Fruit & veg
My 1st early potato plants in pots have very tall stems and masses of leaves and I am concerned that the crop will suffer. I planted them in multi purpose compost and have not added any fertiliser nor fed them, just watered them regularly. Any advice please?

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  • josusa47josusa47 Posts: 3,530
    Have they got plenty of light?  Most plants will grow long and lanky if they're shaded.  
  • LyndaknigLyndaknig Posts: 3
    Yes they have plenty of light. I’ve never seen potatoes this high in my life!
  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236
    Mine are very tall too, Maris Peer and Nicola which are both second earlies.



    You can add another 6 inches to the overall height of these, they have gone crazy in the last week, and I only feed them every fortnight.
  • LyndaknigLyndaknig Posts: 3
    I just wonder if it’s the high humidity this year. I have not fed mine at all because over feeding can cause all top and no potatoes.
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