Potato planting technology is revealed, and farmers must know the key steps
The main stages of potato cultivation methods and techniques are as follows:
1) Seed selection: select different varieties according to the planting goals, choose seed potatoes without diseases and pests and cracks, and avoid selecting degraded varieties. The quality of seed potatoes directly affects the growth and yield of potatoes.
2) Sowing: Choose the right sowing time, spring sowing or autumn sowing. When sowing, the seed potatoes are placed in the ground at a distance of 15-20 cm, then covered with a 5-10 cm layer of soil and germinated to ensure the health and germination rate of the seeds.
3) Land selection: Choose plots with good drainage, deep soil, flat terrain, and fertile soil, and avoid sandy or clay soil blocks. Choosing sandy loam plots guarantees high yield and quality of potatoes.
4) Fertilizer: Apply base fertilizer and top dressing according to the plot and soil fertility, and increase the amount of potassium fertilizer appropriately, because potatoes have the greatest demand for potassium.
5) Watering: Water at the right time according to soil moisture and potato growth, keep the soil moist, and avoid being too dry or too wet. Pay attention to water management and avoid harvesting potatoes when the stems and leaves turn yellow and gradually wilt.
6) Plant management: replenish seedlings in time, pull out too many weeds, and harvest when the potato stems and leaves turn yellow and gradually wilt.
7) Harvesting: Potatoes are usually harvested after the stems and leaves have wilted and the peels have turned yellow, so as not to harvest too early or too late to affect quality and yield. After harvesting, the potatoes should be dried and cooled to keep them fresh and nutritious.
8) Storage: Place the harvested potatoes in a cool, ventilated and dry place, away from direct sunlight, high temperature and high humidity to prolong the storage time and maintain the quality.
These are the basic stages of potato cultivation methods and techniques, which must be appropriately adjusted and optimized according to the specific growing environment and variety.