When is the best time to plant potatoes?

Many friends like to eat starchy foods. Potatoes , for example, can be made into many different types of delicious foods. There are also many users in China who grow potatoes . The planting time of potatoes varies depending on regional climatic conditions. Let’s learn together when is the best time to plant potatoes?

1. Spring planting

Spring is a common season for potato planting , especially from March to April when the temperature gradually warms up. The soil temperature during this period is usually around 5~8℃, which is suitable for potato growth. In Northeast China and northwestern regions such as Gansu and Qinghai, spring planting usually takes place from mid-to-late April to early May, and these areas can generally only grow one crop of potatoes a year. The Central Plains and Central and South regions, such as Shandong and Hebei, also choose to plant in spring from February to March.

2. Autumn planting

In addition to spring, autumn is also a suitable season for potato planting , especially from October to December. The climatic conditions during this period are also suitable for potato growth. In some areas, autumn planting can avoid the impact of high summer temperatures on potato growth.

3. Special times in other regions

In southern regions such as Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places, the planting time of potatoes may be slightly different. They are usually planted in October-November and harvested in February-March of the following year. Central and southern provinces such as Jiangsu and Zhejiang generally plant in January-February and September.

4. Preparation before planting

Before planting potatoes, the soil needs to be properly prepared. Choose sandy land with fertile and loose soil, deep plow the land and remove the debris in the soil2. At the same time, potato seeds are processed, such as cutting into pieces, applying wood ash for disinfection, etc., to ensure the success rate of planting.

To sum up, the planting time of potatoes is mainly divided into two seasons: spring and autumn. The specific time depends on the local climatic conditions and regions. Spring planting is usually from March to early May, while fall planting is from October to December. Before planting, proper preparation of the soil and seeds is also required to ensure healthy growth and high yield of potatoes.