potato blight

[anthonyjb]

Hi All
I am growing xmas spuds in a tub ,the leaves have started turning black and wilting is that potato blight.
regards
Anthony

[Earthbabe]

Sounds like it unfortunately Anthony.

[anthonyjb]

thanks Earthbabe
but wot causes it , is its because they were in the greenhouse
regards
Anthony

[Earthbabe]

Usually it's outside. The spores can remain in the ground and are activated by warm, damp weather. Are your pots in earth in the pot or in compost?

[anthonyjb]

Usually it's outside. The spores can remain in the ground and are activated by warm, damp weather. Are your pots in earth in the pot or in compost?

Earthbabe my are in compost
Anthony

[Snadger]

Are there not some blight resistant varieties? Not sure which ones tho!

[anthonyjb]

Earthbabe
you asked if my potato's were in earth or compost does that make a difference.
regards
anthony