Potatoes, as a common ingredient in our daily life, are not only delicious and nutritious, but also relatively simple to grow. Among them, germination is an important part of the potato planting process, which is related to the growth rate and yield of potatoes. So, how do you germinate potatoes? What should be paid attention to in the germination process? This article will introduce it to you in detail.
First, the skills of potato germination.
Choose healthy potatoes: First of all, it is necessary to choose healthy, pest-free potatoes as the object of germination. Such potatoes not only have a high germination rate, but also grow potatoes that are healthier.
Diced processing: Cut the selected potatoes into small pieces, each with one or two sprouts. When cutting pieces, make sure the knives are clean to avoid spreading diseases.
Germination environment: Create a warm, moist environment for potatoes to sprout. The diced potatoes can be placed at a temperature of around 20 and covered with a damp cloth or damp paper towel to keep them moist.
Regular check-ups: Check the germination of potatoes every day and replenish water in time to ensure that the potatoes are always moist. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to ventilation to avoid the potatoes from becoming moldy due to excessive moisture.
Lighting requirements: Proper light is required during the germination process of potatoes. Potatoes can be placed in a sunny area, or fill lights can be used to provide light. However, it should be noted that the light should not be too strong to avoid causing damage to the potatoes.
2. Precautions for potato germination.
Avoid the use of germination inhibitors: Do not use germination inhibitors during germination. These chemicals may adversely affect the growth of potatoes and even pose a potential threat to human health.
Pay attention to hygiene: During the germination process, keep your hands and tools clean to avoid the introduction of diseases. At the same time, it is necessary to regularly clean the germination environment to ensure that the potatoes are in a clean and hygienic growing environment.
Control the temperature: Although the warm environment is good for potato germination, too high or too low a temperature can affect the germination rate of potatoes. Therefore, it is necessary to control the temperature of the germination environment and keep it within a suitable range.
Pay attention to humidity: Humidity is an important factor affecting potato germination. Too much humidity can cause moldy potatoes; If the humidity is too low, it may be difficult for potatoes to sprout. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the humidity according to the actual situation and maintain a suitable moist state.
Be patient: Potato germination takes a certain amount of time, don't rush it. During the germination process, be patient and wait for the potatoes to sprout, and do not turn or move the potatoes frequently, so as not to affect their normal growth.
By mastering the above tips and precautions, we believe that you will be able to successfully germinate potatoes and lay a good foundation for the next planting work.