Hi. My Sweet Potatoes Leaves Started Having White Patches. Only Topside Of Leaves Not The Bottom. Is It Still Edible And How Do I

Question

solve this problem please ? Appreciate your advice. Thanks. May I know how do I prevent this situation ? Are the plants still edible ?

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Answer 1

If you look on the undersides of the leaves, you will notice very small dots, and webbing. Some may be black, brown or orange, and they are alive!

Spider mites cause this damage. This is a problem that needs to be solved as fast as possible, as it will devastate your crop, completely.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/sweet-potato/are-sweet-potato-leaves-edible.htm

Answer 2

Thanks so much for the advice. I appreciate it.