3 secrets of super-yielding potatoes from N. Khromov (C.A. Sciences)
3 SECRETS FOR BIG POTATO HARVESTS
Many grow potatoes, and in this difficult year for everyone, even those who have never done this before have planted them.
Alas, not everyone succeeds in harvesting a really rich harvest. However, there are simple secrets that help to significantly increase the chances of success.
1. WATERING POTATOES
Yes, yes, do not be surprised: potatoes, especially those growing on sandy soil, like other vegetables, also need watering from time to time. Usually you need to start watering potatoes as soon as sprouts appear on the surface of the soil. At this time, little water is required: a liter under a bush. Then, if the weather is dry, the amount of watering should be increased. It is better to water the potatoes in the morning or in the evening. And it is advisable to do this from a watering can (watering the beds with potatoes from a hose, you can erode the soil).
About 15 days before harvest, watering should be completely stopped.
And one more important point: the next day after watering, the earth must be loosened, otherwise the soil crust will not allow the plants to develop normally.
2. FEEDING POTATOES - 3 PER SEASON
Usually three top dressings per summer are enough. The first - as soon as shoots appear, the second - during the formation of flowers, the third - ten days after the second.
Start with a solution of urea (10 g per bucket of water) - 1 liter per bush. 300 g of wood ash and 15 g of potassium sulfate, pour 10 liters of water, mix well, pour 0 liters of the composition under the bush.
For the third top dressing, dissolve 30 g of superphosphate in 0 liters of hot water. Pour 5 kg of manure with a bucket of water, add diluted superphosphate. Leave for a day, strain, pour 1 liters under each bush.
3. PEST CONTROL
It is important to deal with the Colorado potato beetles on time and correctly. In a small area, it is better to collect striped and larvae by hand. On larger plots, use Actara, Corado, Iskra Zolotoy diluted according to the instructions, or less effective, but more environmentally friendly Fitoverm.
Reference by topic: Potato harvest in virgin lands: what will be the harvest - my advice and feedback
© Author: Nikolai CHROMOV, Cand. of sciences
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