Lordspudz wrote:
Hi all

Yesterday we had some strong winds which have flattened the stems of
my potato plants (main crop growing in bags). It looks as though
they've been damaged to the point where they won't straighten up
again even if they were tied to stakes.

The plants have flowers on them of which some have opened and others
are about to open. Would it affect the potatoes in any way if I cut
the stems back or has the damage already been done?

Any help much appreciated.

Lordspudz

When the plants stop photosythesising the spuds stop growing, if the plant
is damaged but still living growth will slow down. Cutting the damage off
will not do much so you may as well stand up as many as possible. How long
until frost?

David