Common scab may cause problems on beets, carrots, daikon, radish, rutabaga, turnip roots, and parsnip in addition to Irish potato. Excessive use of farm manure can aggravate a scab problem. If manures are used, apply only moderate amounts in the fall to a growing cover crop. Boron is a unique micronutrient. It is toxic to some vegetables at levels slightly above that required for good growth of others.
Banded fertilizer is extremely efficient.
Side-dressed N is an extremely efficient method of application. The fertilizer recommendations are based on the efficient use of plant nutrients. Be sure row applied fertilizer is not in contact with the potato seedpiece. Call your local Cooperative Extension office if you have any questions about testing your soil. Pennsylvania Impact local Schedule of Events PSU Publications on fruit PSU Publications on vegetables Return to Northampton County Cooperative Extension home page.