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Some of my potatoes in pots have drooping stems in that they are bending over rather than standing straight. I have watered them, earthed them up but a couple of the stems have broken with the weight - is there anything I can do?
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as long as they havent broken completely off they will be fine -
Sounds as if they're too wet and too warm, therefore growing really soft foliage. Where are your pots?Comment
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They are all together but most of them are ok it is only a couple say 4 (out of 20) lots that have droopy stems (rather than leaves). Unfortunately a couple have broken off completely. I think they must be just a little too top heavy as they have got really good leaf growth.Comment
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You could put a couple of short canes in, then put strong string round to hold up the stems a bit? It might be a 2 man job though!Comment
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Sarzwix's suggestion souds good. I put canes in when I planted mine this year as sometimes the foliage has been really big. So far I haven't needed them - but the Roosters are getting really big !
From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.Comment
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will get some string/canes sorted this weekend and give it a goComment
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