Potato Problems

Hi. I have a problem with my potatos .Leaves are turning yellow and brown , some black. Growing in bags on patio. I would be grateful for any advice. If a disease will it spread to other veg?

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 05/15/2020 @ 1:18 pm

It is very hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like a spider mite infestation paired with a bacterial infection from the wounds.

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