Huckleberry Gold

A very common problem is late blight (often starts as dark, water-soaked leaf spots that spread fast in cool, humid weather). Remove and destroy infected foliage immediately, avoid overhead watering, and space plants for airflow; if you see active spread, use an appropriate labeled late-blight fungicide and repeat as directed. Also check under plants for any blighted stems or leaves so you catch spread early before tubers are at risk.

Harvest around 85 days from planting when the plants begin to yellow and die back, and most foliage is brown and drying. For best eating quality, gently dig one tuber to check skin thickness—if the skin won’t rub off easily, it’s ready. Avoid waiting until the vines are fully rotted down in wet weather, which can increase skin damage and disease.