Watering potatoes scientifically, 4 tips to help you achieve vigorous growth and a high yield
In potato production, the amount of water plays a decisive role in the growth and development of potatoes. Potatoes have a high need for water, but their water requirements and irrigation methods vary. This article will provide you with some potato irrigation techniques to help you better understand the growth of potatoes.
1. Timing and frequency of irrigation.
Potatoes have a high demand for water, but too much water can also hinder the growth of potatoes. Therefore, the timing and frequency of irrigation should be adapted to soil moisture, climatic conditions and the growth and development of potatoes. Overall, the water requirement was relatively low at the beginning of growth, while the water requirement increased significantly at the tuber stage and tuber setting stage. When watering potatoes, it is necessary to prevent the soil from being too wet and moist due to excessive irrigation, and at the same time, it is also necessary to prevent dehydration of potatoes caused by too little water.
Second, the amount of watering.
When it comes to watering potatoes, the amount of watering is also an important issue. Generally speaking, water should be watered once at a time during the tuber and fruiting stages so that the water can completely penetrate into the soil and keep it moist. For other growth periods, appropriate adjustments should be made with soil moisture and climatic conditions. Increase watering in the dry season and reduce the frequency of watering in the rainy season.
3. Irrigation methods.
The irrigation system also plays a great role in the growth and development of potatoes. Sprinkler and drip irrigation methods can usually be employed. The use of sprinkler irrigation in the dry period can increase the soil moisture content, which is beneficial to the growth and development of potatoes. Drip irrigation, on the other hand, is suitable for rainy seasons or places with thick soil to prevent the soil from being too wet or watery.
Correct watering is very critical for the growth of potato seedlings, good watering, fertilization and management can promote the potato seedlings to be robust, lay a solid foundation for the later stage of fruiting, in the objective climatic conditions, the soil moisture in the field should be maintained in a semi-dry and semi-wet condition, watering once a week, to provide the required water for the growth of potatoes, especially to promote the seedling and fruiting period.