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Potato leaves shriveling up

7 years ago

This is my first time growing potatoes. They were doing very well until a bean trellis feel on a few plants resulting in broken tips and limbs to a few plants. Then latter theses plants started to shrivel up. Is it fungal disease attacking week plants? Any cure?

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LoneJack Zn 6a, KC
7 years ago
Pictures would help in the diagnosis. When did you plant them and how tall are they now?
shp123
Original Author
7 years ago
these tubers are from tractor supply. I planted on 4/6. They are about 12" tall. Thanks
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LoneJack Zn 6a, KC
7 years ago
It could be potato leaf role virus but the pictures I've seen of that seem more severe than your pictures indicate. PLRV is typically spread from infected seed tubers. I would hope that Tractor Supply only sells certified seed potatoes.
shp123 thanked LoneJack Zn 6a, KC
shp123
Original Author
7 years ago
Is it contagious? Should I yank the affected plant out?

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