Ask the Spud GP: N and early blight
A question was sent in to the Spud GP asking if adding extra nitrogen at planting will protect their crop from early blight later in the season.
Our Spud GP breaks down what the research says in Issue 16 of PotatoLink Magazine, highlighting how timing and method of nitrogen application can influence disease severity.
Could split applications improve resistance and yield? Are are foliar sprays effective? Find out what works - and what doesn’t - according to the Spud GP.
Contact the spud GP with your queries by emailing info@potatolink.com.au
Early blight impacting a potato plant