certain conditions that produce the conditions necessary for blight to 'take hold'. These conditions are two consecutive days when the temperature is 10 degrees centigrade or above and also that on those days the humidity is more than 90% for 11 hours or more. This two day weather 'window' is known by the name of a Smith period. Leaf wetness is also needed for infection to happen.
You can find out about the 'Smith' periods of weather on the internet.
If blight does strike then follow the advice on how to deal with your crop to minimise the potential damage and also the risk of spreading the blight. The foliage of your potatoes might be the first sign that something needs to be done.
It is worth remembering that tomatoes also suffer from blight too.
Here at the RHS site are photos of the foliage on blighted potatoes if you need to check.
link to Royal Horticultural Society page
a healthy potato plant in flower
photo of potatoes in flower
home grown carrots.. grown from seed
photo of my first bunch of carrots 2009
Even a small batch of mixed fruit can be useful
Home Grown Fruit can be made into delicious compote
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