How to Plant Potatoes Properly: The Simple Secret to an Incredible Harvest Revealed

23.03.2024 15:10

Potatoes are one of the most common and healthy vegetables in the world.

However, to get a good potato harvest, it is necessary to properly prepare for planting.

Therefore, it is worth remembering a few tricks for planting potatoes that will help you get an excellent harvest in the end, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

Which place to choose?

Potatoes grow well in fertile soil. Particular attention should be paid to its moisture.

If moisture can accumulate in the place where it is to be planted, planting should definitely be avoided, as this can cause the root crops to rot.

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How to prepare the soil

Before planting potatoes, it is necessary to thoroughly prepare the soil. Loose and fertile soil will allow the potato roots to develop freely and provide good access to water and nutrients. To improve the soil, you can add compost or humus.

What seedlings to use, how to choose

When choosing potato seedlings, preference should be given to high-quality, healthy tubers with several eyes.

Before planting, it is recommended to cut large tubers into pieces so that each piece contains several eyes. This will help increase the number of future plants.

Planting technique

During planting, extreme caution should be exercised. Each tuber should be planted at a depth of 10 to 15 centimeters.

The optimal distance between tubers should be 30-40 centimeters; they should not be planted closer, as this will negatively affect overall growth.

Earlier we talked about spring care for strawberries.

Author: Valeria Kisternaya Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / HERE NEWS

Content
  1. Which place to choose?
  2. How to prepare the soil
  3. What seedlings to use, how to choose
  4. Planting technique