Potato plant stems problem

[lordspudz]

Hi all

Yesterday we had some strong winds which have flattened the stems of my potato plants (main crop growing in bags). It looks as though they've been damaged to the point where they won't straighten up again even if they were tied to stakes.

The plants have flowers on them of which some have opened and others are about to open. Would it affect the potatoes in any way if I cut the stems back or has the damage already been done?

Any help much appreciated.

Lordspudz

[Two_Sheds]

I had this earlier in the year: I cut the stems back and they regrew. It's now short, cold days: spuds won't be putting on much more growth now

[rustylady]

If the stems aren't actually broken I would leave them alone.

[womble]

I agree, often mine end up trailing everywhere, I do put some more soil or compost on the place where the stem are, to fill in any gaps that may have occurred from the stems moving.
If they're snapped, it may be different, but they are the same family as tomatoes and their stems can take all sorts of abuse.

[tattieman]

All you can do is leave them and hope for the best.
Cutting stems might make it easier for blight to effect your spuds.