Why do potatoes rot? An analysis of the latest causes

The potato is what everyone commonly calls the potato, and it currently has a wide planting area in our country. But when planting potatoes, rotting in the soil has always been a big problem troubling growers. What are the causes of the rot? Below, Qinnong Network will introduce to everyone some of the factors that easily lead to this problem.

1. Planting factors

Poor preparation in all aspects before planting potatoes is an important cause. It mainly includes the following aspects. First, the cut pieces of the seed tubers are too large, so the seedlings after planting are too fragile and rot when they finally form tubers. Second, the cut pieces do not meet the standard. Some potato pieces have no sprouts on them, so they cannot germinate after planting and eventually also rot. Finally, the seed seedlings were not stored properly, and the environment was too humid, resulting in too much moisture during planting and causing rot.

2. Environmental factors

Human regulation in this regard is limited, but everyone should know how to regulate it. First of all, of course, is the issue of moisture and humidity. Potatoes are not suitable for soil that is too moist, as this will cause the underground tubers to absorb too much water, burst their skins, and rot. Second is the issue of temperature. Everyone thinks temperature has little effect on rot, but that is actually not the case. The stuffy, hot environment formed by excessively high temperatures can easily cause potatoes to develop some microorganisms and ferment, leading to rot. So in daily management, everyone should do a good job with measures such as drainage and sun protection.

3. Disease factors

Disease is a frequently occurring factor causing potato rot. Because potatoes grow underground, some underground pests are difficult to deal with and can very easily damage potato growth and cause rot. Next are some diseases. For example, once ring rot and the like appear, they start directly on the potato tubers and directly corrode the skin and enter the interior. In this regard, everyone mainly relies on doing good preventive measures in daily management. Once any change is found in the plants above ground, attention should be raised.

4. Management factors

In this regard, it is enough to be a bit more careful in daily management, and it is very easy to avoid. First is continuous cropping. Planting potatoes in one piece of land for a long time will cause some potato pathogens to accumulate. If potatoes are planted at this time, rot is very likely to occur, so the land should be rotated for cultivation. Second, everyone's daily work after dealing with disease is not in place. Some plants after disease incidence are not taken away from the planting area, causing secondary infection, or when using chemicals, only the diseased bodies are targeted, while the surrounding plants are forgotten and not treated, planting hidden dangers. Finally, there is another point: before planting, there is a habit of using weeds for composting, which causes some pathogens to remain in the soil.

The above are some of the causes of potato rot. Everyone should pay attention to all aspects when planting. When cutting pieces, everyone had best burn some wood ash, and after cutting, ensure the cut surfaces are covered with wood ash. This will greatly increase the survival rate of the seed seedlings. This folk method is experience accumulated over hundreds of years in some regions.