What are the methods to increase potato yield? Practical growing tips shared
What methods are there to increase potato yield? We also ask netizens with potato growing experience to give a detailed introduction. Potato is also known as yam, potato, yam egg, etc. It has the functions of both grain and vegetable, and together with rice, wheat, corn and sorghum is known as one of the world's five major crops. Because potato nutrients are complete and easily absorbed by the human body...
What methods are there to increase potato yield? We also ask netizens with potato growing experience to give a detailed introductionPotato is also known as yam, potato, yam egg, etc. It has the functions of both grain and vegetable, and together with rice, wheat, corn and sorghum is known as one of the world's five major crops. Because potato nutrients are complete and easily absorbed by the human body, it is both a vegetable and a staple food, and is rich in nutrients, so the state has gradually set potato as the second staple grain. Therefore, Zhongdiwang has compiled some methods to increase potato yield, listed in detail below for netizens' reference.
Yield increase method one: Remove the tail bud:
Removing the tail bud from potato seed tubers can reduce nutrient absorption, thereby ensuring sufficient nutrient supply during the seedling stage and laying a good foundation for increasing yield. When cutting seed potatoes, the tail bud should be discarded and not used.
Yield increase method two: Carry out high-ridge cultivation:
High-ridge cultivation of potato with soil hilled up on both sides can increase the loose soil in the active soil layer at the root and stem parts, help the stolon extend, and also raise the ground temperature to meet the temperature needed for early root and stem development.
Yield increase method three: Carry out formula fertilization:
Because potato needs a large amount of nutrients throughout its growth and development period, in areas with poor soil and low nutrient content, formula fertilization must be used to meet the crop's demand for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and trace elements during growth and development, especially during the tuber expansion period, which can greatly increase yield.
Yield increase method four: Remove potato flower buds:
Because the usable part of the potato is the underground tuber, it does not need flowering and pollination at all, and bud formation and flowering also consume a large amount of nutrients. Therefore, to obtain high yield, the buds must be pinched off as soon as they are seen, so as to save nutrients and promote tuber growth.
Yield increase method five: Carry out foliar fertilization:
Under the condition of applying sufficient base fertilizer, starting from potato leaf expansion, spray the leaves once every 10 days with a mixed solution of 0.1% magnesium sulfate, 0.3% monopotassium phosphate, and 1000-fold triacontanol, spraying 3 to 5 times in succession, which can significantly increase yield.
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