Q.My Irish Potato Tops Are Turning Yellow
My Irish potato tops are turning yellow. It looks like they are dying.
Heather
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on May 6, 2012
This can be caused by many things. Normally, it is a lack of or too much water. Both can make the tops turn yellow. Too much water can cause root rot.
There are also some diseases that can cause yellow tops on potatoes. This article has some info on what those diseases are and how to prevent them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/potato-fungicide.htm
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