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What measures can help reduce the spread of Potato blight?
What measures can help reduce the spread of Potato blight?
Crop rotation and use of certified seed
When does the harvest, storage, and yield of early potatoes usually begin?
When does the harvest, storage, and yield of early potatoes usually begin?
Late May onwards
How are early potatoes harvested?
How are early potatoes harvested?
With a Potato harvester
Where are early potatoes stored?
Where are early potatoes stored?
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What must be controlled in stored early potatoes to reduce sprouting?
What must be controlled in stored early potatoes to reduce sprouting?
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What family does Kale belong to?
What family does Kale belong to?
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What pH level is recommended for the soil when growing Kale?
What pH level is recommended for the soil when growing Kale?
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What airborne fungus can affect Kale and how can it be prevented?
What airborne fungus can affect Kale and how can it be prevented?
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Why should Kale be fed to livestock in moderation?
Why should Kale be fed to livestock in moderation?
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What are the two categories of potatoes based on when they are planted?
What are the two categories of potatoes based on when they are planted?
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What type of soil pH is suitable for potatoes?
What type of soil pH is suitable for potatoes?
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How deep should seeds be sown and what should be the spacing between each seed?
How deep should seeds be sown and what should be the spacing between each seed?
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What nutrient can increase yield in potatoes when applied, but excessive amounts can make them watery?
What nutrient can increase yield in potatoes when applied, but excessive amounts can make them watery?
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What disease caused the famine in Ireland due to its impact on potato crops?
What disease caused the famine in Ireland due to its impact on potato crops?
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How can blackleg disease affect potato crops?
How can blackleg disease affect potato crops?
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What is added to the soil to hold more water in preparation for growing potatoes?
What is added to the soil to hold more water in preparation for growing potatoes?
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