The latest high-yield potato cultivation technology

Potatoes , also known as potatoes, have a high market demand and have the characteristics of good sales, strong adaptability, high yield and long storage time. The following editor will introduce the latest high-yield potato cultivation technology. Let’s take a look.

1. Deeply plow the soil

Potatoes develop and grow in the soil, and the soil used for planting must be loose and breathable. Therefore, before planting, choose the right soil first, preferably sandy soil. If there is no sandy soil, make the soil loose and rich in organic fertilizer . Then deep plowing, and make the soil fine and level. This is the basic condition for obtaining high yields of potatoes.

2. Choose good varieties

Potato varieties suitable for local cultivation should be selected based on market demand and local climatic conditions. At the same time, varieties with strong disease resistance, high yield and good quality should also be selected. When selecting seeds, remove diseased and rotten potatoes and choose potatoes with smooth surfaces and full buds. The seeds must be mixed before sowing. They can be mixed with pesticides or wood ash to prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests.

3. Sow seeds at the right time

Because potatoes are affected by the climate, if they are sown too early, the seeds will rot and the seedlings will easily become old. If they are sown too late, they will be easily harmed by frost and fail to mature. The suitable sowing period is short and should be strictly controlled. The sowing period should be adjusted according to local conditions, and the sowing depth should be determined according to the soil moisture conditions. Generally speaking, deeper sowing can be done when the soil texture is loose and under drought conditions. If the seeds are sown too shallowly, they will be easily affected by drought and high temperature, which is not conducive to the growth of the plants and the formation and expansion of tubers, thus affecting the yield and quality. And spray a new lipid film on the surface of the plants to enhance fertilizer efficiency, prevent bacterial infection, improve the ability to resist natural disasters, improve the efficiency of photosynthesis, and protect the healthy growth of seedlings.

4. Check and replenish seedlings

After the potatoes emerge, they should be checked and supplemented in time to prevent missing seedlings and broken ridges from affecting yield. When replanting seedlings, pay attention to choosing healthy seedlings for transplanting, and water and fertilize in time after transplanting.

5. Cultivation and soil cultivation

During the growth period of potatoes, multiple tillage and soil cultivation should be carried out to loosen the soil, promote root development and tuber formation. Before closing the ridges, the last tillage and soil cultivation should be carried out, and at the same time, tuber fertilizer and potassium fertilizer should be applied to promote the expansion of tubers and the accumulation of starch .

6. Fertilization management

When planting potatoes , do not use nitrogen fertilizer alone. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium must be reasonably matched. The ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium required for potato growth is 1:0.5:2.5. It is a potassium-loving crop. In addition, there are also calcium, boron, etc. Therefore, when planting potatoes, in addition to using organic fertilizer as base fertilizer, it is best to apply high-nitrogen and high-potassium fertilizer during the tuber formation period to meet the needs of potato growth.

The above is the latest high-yield potato cultivation technology. The main diseases of potatoes during the planting process include late blight, early blight, etc., and the main pests are aphids, cutworms, etc. In order to ensure the yield, farmers must take timely prevention and control measures.