I believe it was, Brooklyndog. The reason it was so devastating was that they were only growing a couple of varieties and both were highly susceptible. I understand that in South America where the lovely spud originated the farmers can grow up to 30 varieties in their field which means that if a disease strikes one or two they still get a reasonable crop. You've got me onto biodiversity, pet subject!
By the way, the only idiot is the one who doesn't ask the question. Hope you've got some useful answers, Vegetable Newbie.
We missed it last year, must have been amongst they few who did, and I remember another particularly bad year. However, I don't believe in meeting trouble half way. Fingers crossed eh?
Last edited by Flummery; 13-05-2008 at 02:53 PM.
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