A Full Analysis of Potato Planting Time and Methods

When we talk about potatoes, the first thing that comes to mind is potato chips. The potato is a food deeply loved by the public; it can be said that people all over the world have eaten it, and it really is very delicious. So today let us take a look at how this universally known food is planted, and also when it should be sown.

Planting Time

Temperatures vary quite a bit across our country, so the potato planting time differs from region to region. Generally speaking, in most parts of our country potatoes are planted during the period from October to December each year; of course, if the temperature in a region stays similar all year round, they can be planted at any time. In some places in our country potatoes are planted during the period from April to May, for example in the Northeast region, and in some places they are planted in two seasons in February, March and August, for example in Hunan and Shanxi. There is also planting in two seasons a year in January, February and September, for example in Zhejiang. So the potato planting time is basically determined by temperature, which means you can decide when to start sowing according to the temperature in your area.

Planting Methods

1. Choosing and Preparing the Land

If you want a high yield of potatoes, the choice of land is very important. Try to choose land with fairly fertile soil and a fairly loose texture, and among these sandy land is best for growing potatoes. Next, when preparing the land, dig as deep as possible and break the soil up as finely as possible, then apply base fertilizer. This not only eliminates weeds in the field but also prevents diseases, so the potatoes can grow better and produce more and larger potatoes.

2. Seed Treatment

More than ten days before sowing, the potatoes should be taken out and sprouted at a certain temperature; then, once most of the sprouts on the seed potatoes have grown to the length of a fingernail, move them outdoors to sun for a week. Before sowing, cut the potatoes at the places where they have sprouts; one potato can be cut into three to four pieces depending on how it has sprouted, then dip them in ash and soil, and they are ready to be taken for sowing.

3. Field Management

When sowing, plant them at a certain spacing, because the growth of potatoes underground requires enough space; otherwise the potatoes that grow will be very small and the yield very low. Next, fertilizer should be applied once at planting time, and the fertilizer should mainly be farmyard manure, and the fertilizer must not come into direct contact with the seed pieces, otherwise it will burn the potatoes to death. When the potatoes are flowering, the potatoes should be inspected, because at this time the potatoes may show some diseases, which seriously affect the quality and yield of the potatoes, so this must be done very carefully. As for weeding in the field, you must be especially careful not to disturb the roots of the potatoes, especially during the flowering period; if the roots are loosened, at best the yield will be reduced, and at worst the whole plant will die.

Potatoes have a very strong ability to adapt to the environment, so growing potatoes is actually very simple, and nowadays potted potatoes have even appeared in big cities, which for growing households is both a dish and a scenic view. The above is a simple introduction to the planting time and planting methods of potatoes. For more detailed information about potatoes, please stay tuned to Qinnong Net.