Monty Don's July Warning: Save Your Potato Crop from Blight
Monty Don urges gardeners to act fast in July to protect potatoes from blight. He shares his birthday tradition of digging first earlies on July 8 and offers tips to prevent fungal disease.
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Monty Don warns gardeners to harvest first early potatoes immediately to prevent potato blight, which thrives in July's warm, humid conditions and can ruin the crop.
Monty Don's July Warning: Potato Blight Risk
Monty Don warns UK gardeners about increasing potato blight risk in July. He shares his birthday tradition of harvesting first earlies and advises removing foliage immediately upon spotting telltale signs.
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Monty Don's July Warning: Protect Potatoes from Blight
Monty Don warns gardeners about potato blight in July, urging them to dig first early potatoes on July 8 and offering tips to prevent and manage the fungal disease.
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