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22-08-2005, 09:56 PM

compo

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Potatoes/cropping

Driving north past Invergordon the other day I noticed that a potato
field which was in full leaf last week is now devoid of leaf. The
haulms have been cut off just above soil level. This prompts me to ask:

1. Why would this have been done
2. How does this affect the tubers beneath the soil (Does it stop them
developing?)

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Cheers,

Compo.

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