Potato problem - Ask Extension
My potato plants are showing, but the leaves are black, and I'm not sure if this is a major problem. What to do?
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Potato problem #867205
Asked May 06, 2024, 11:00 AM EDT
My potato plants are showing, but the leaves are black, and I'm not sure if this is a major problem. What to do?
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question. Potatoes have 42 known diseases here in the PNW, and we can't diagnose which yours have without photos. Perhaps this guide to growing them may provide some clues: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/techniques/grow-your-own-potatoes
Good luck!
Good luck!
