The potatoe is easy to grow once you take good care

Fiann Ó Nualláin looks at growing potatoes and discusses the plant’s pests and diseases, including blight.

March is the month of tuber planting, from potatoes to Jerusalem artichokes to yacon — and while most tubers stuck in any well-drained, humus-loaded soil will take and perform, there can be a little trouble ahead.

Here’s how to head that off at the pass, or at least to recognise the trouble and take steps to avoid next time.