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GrowingPotatoes.net: Potatoes have been part of our meals…from main dishes to desserts that’s why a lot are interested in growing them. They are not complicated crops but they need delicate care… Learn how you can grow a potato in different ways.
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Potatoes have been part of our meals… from main dishes to desserts that’s why a lot are interested in growing them. They are not complicated crops but they need delicate care… Learn how you can grow
a potato in different ways.
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To grow potatoes, use certified disease free seed potatoes. This
makes sure the crop will be free from infection.
Plant in early spring. It will result to better crop yield
since they love cool weather.
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Plant the crop to a slightly acidic soil
with 6 – 6.5ph.
Supply 1-2 inches of water each week.
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There are three effective ways to plant potatoes.
No need for containers. This is the cheapest way and can be for massive production. Make sure soil is of good quality.
1. Hilled Rows: Plow straight and shallow channels with a distance of 2ft from one another. Next is to plant seeds at
least 1 foot apart.
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There is no need for digging, it will yield lesser volume than the 1st technique and infestation of field mice may occur.
2. Straw Mulches: This has similar plant spacing as Hilled Rows technique. The difference is you need to cover seed
potatoes with at least 3in of loose straw which must be free from seeds as well. This helps in conserving the soil moisture.
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3. Raised Beds: Seed potatoes must be planted 1 foot apart. This will produce better yields and this
is the ideal way if you have a low or poor quality of soil.
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If you have limited lot space, there are groundless ways too.1. Commercial Grow Bags: Put a mixture of soil and
compost in the base of the bag, plant at least 3 seeds and put 3 inches of earth.
Best used if you don’t have a quality soil. This method speeds up growth because the dark color absorbs heat and it produces
impressive crops.
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2. Black Garbage Bags: planting is similar with commercial grow
bags. A maximum of 5 potatoes can be planted. Too much heat
will bring lesser yield.
3. Wood Boxes: same principle of planting as
raised beds. It can be placed on a patio.
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Remember some pointers for a fruitful harvest. Some potato varieties can be harvested after 3months. After such time, the flowers are in full blossom. If the potatoes are still small,
you can put them back in the soil.
It is best harvested in cold weather. Remember to irrigate after harvest to ease the plants.
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If you want to know more tips on growing
potatoes, you can visit our website and increase
your knowledge on planting, growing and
harvesting.
