The leaves aren't yellowing, it's simply that the growth pattern is different to the norm. Each plant has one high shoot with just a couple of smallish leaves at the top. Usually, I would see several shoots with wide leaves developing near the base. I will just have to see what happens I suppose.
No idea what might cause this Lionel.
I managed to get my hands on a couple of specimens of an unusual variety this year. A company from Co. Antrim is selling Lumper potatoes. This is an unusual variety these days. However, it was the staple variety in Ireland during the nineteenth century and was the variety which failed during the Great Famine in the 1840's. A taste of history. Hopefully, it will avoid the potato blight!
A variety I've never heard of though I must have read about it when reading about the Famine.
Reminded me of when our daughter had to draw some potatoes at primary school. She coloured them pink, yellow and purple which of course are potato varieties I had taught her about. The teacher was having none of it and insisted potatoes only come in white!
It is dry here too with a little drizzle yesterday. Very much an an oak out before the ash scenario like last year and very noticeable.
The plus side was I was able to get to Sutton Bingham yesterday and saw the water levels there are brim full which is good news for the people of Yeovil. Though the Frome is running ok but gravel shoals are appearing in places.
I have been watering outdoor pots since late March.
Nick
Vale of the Great Dairies
South Dorset
Elevation 60m 197ft