How to grow potatoes

Last Update :2024.12.15

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues


The most suitable range for leaf growth is 15-25 degrees, and temperature will affect growth. Proper lighting time is necessary during the growth period, and strong light must be avoided. A humid environment needs to be provided during the growth period, and water needs to be drained when it rains. Base fertilizer is very important, and top dressing is mainly organic fertilizer.


How to raise potatoes
1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: The most suitable temperature for leaf growth is between 15 and 25 degrees, but the suitable temperature for tuber growth is between 16 and 18 degrees. . Because it has high temperature requirements, if the appropriate temperature is not provided, its growth will be seriously affected. If the temperature is above 25 degrees, its tubers will stop growing.

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2. Lighting: Potatoes are more afraid of strong light. In the long term, proper lighting time is necessary, otherwise the fruit quality will be affected and the taste will not be good. Strong light must be avoided, otherwise the leaves may dry out.

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3. Watering: Potatoes like moisture and need water during the growth period. Provide a moist soil environment. But when it rains in summer, the accumulated water in the ground must be drained away in time, otherwise it will harm the root system.

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4. Fertilization: The role of fertilizer in the growth of potatoes The effect is still relatively large, and it can effectively increase production. Base fertilizer is very important, and top dressing is mainly organic fertilizer.

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2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: can be sown. Generally speaking, March is the best time to sow. Before sowing, it is necessary to select a suitable site and carry out appropriate plowing and soil preparation before sowing. After the seeds are collected, they need to be stored for a period of time before sowing. The thickness of the cultivation soil should not be less than 12 centimeters, and it should be covered with a certain thickness of soil, otherwise it will affect the subsequent growth.

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2. Pruning: Proper pruning of potato branches and leaves Repair, but not too often. What's more important is that when pests and diseases occur, or when dry or yellow leaves appear, they must be cut off as soon as possible.

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3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 Disease: There may be "ring rot", which is caused by viruses. This disease may occur during its entire growth process. The infected parts can be cut off and then sprayed. There are also "viral diseases" that are contagious and therefore very harmful, and can be prevented and treated with viruses and other drugs.

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2. Pests: If there are "aphids", use Oxygen The effect is good. There are also "ladybugs" that eat leaves and fruits. Generally, trichlorfon works well. There will also be "grubs", which are often controlled with phoxim.

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4. Other questions

1 , Toxicity: It itself is non-toxic, the fruit is edible, but the sprouted potatoes are poisonous.

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2. Can it be grown at home: Can it be grown as a potted plant? at home.

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2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues












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