Potato Plants Blackened

Question

My potato plants are going black and wilted. I attach a picture! Can you advise me what to do please?

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Answer 1

I see, what appears to be, bacterial blotch. This can happen when the soil remains too wet for too long, and doesn't get a chance to dry out some.

This will need to be treated with a bactericide. This article will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/applying-bactericide-to-plants.htm

Biofungicides can help to keep the soil from contracting infections:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm

I would, also, recommend amending the soil to lighten it up a little. This article will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm