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**Thelma Sanders** · 22-07-2013, 06:36 PM

That's only telling you that you nearly had the right conditions for blight.
Are there any red dots on the blight map near to you?

If not I wouldn't be worried

**Likac66** · 22-07-2013, 08:55 PM

I had a warning today for a full smith period in my area. I'm planning on digging up this weekend anyway.

**solway cropper** · 22-07-2013, 10:25 PM

If you're digging up this weekend I assume they are earlies. If not then why not let them bulk up a bit.

**Two_Sheds** · 23-07-2013, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by Thelma Sanders View Post

That's only telling you that you nearly had the right conditions for blight.

Agreed. Don't panic Mr Mainwaring

**rustylady** · 23-07-2013, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by Likac66 View Post

I had a warning today for a full smith period in my area. I'm planning on digging up this weekend anyway.

It's a bit early to be digging up maincrop potatoes, and earlies won't store. Just dig them as you need them for use.

**Two_Sheds** · 23-07-2013, 07:16 AM

If you DO get blight on the foliage, chop it all off. If you're quick enough, the disease won't have had time to spread down into the tubers. They will be fine underground, until you need them.

and yes, blighted foliage CAN go on the compost heap: just bury it in there

**hearts151** · 24-07-2013, 01:29 PM

Got a Full Smith Period warning myself today! :'( if i just keep an eye on my tomatoes and chop infected leaves off then they should be okay?

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