Potatoes

Many gardeners want to harvest young potatoes as early as possible, so they prefer early varieties. Early ripening crops are unpretentious in care, resistant to diseases and, under good conditions, give 2 crops each ...

Gardeners often notice spots of different shapes, colors and sizes on potatoes, which spoil not only the appearance of the plants, but also the yield. Such marks are signs of a black leg, scab, glandular spot, ...

Pet lovers try to diversify the diet of their pets. However, it happens that such care leads to sad consequences. Small domestic rodents are at high risk of food poisoning. Often children try to feed ...

Potatoes are rarely eaten raw: few people like their taste. In addition, it is considered difficult to digest, although by its nature the vegetable is non-toxic and contains a large amount of vitamins ...

Nutritionists are talking about the benefits of boiled potatoes. Some doctors recommend potato healed diets for patients. Mashed potatoes are given to children in the first year of life, as it is nutritious and safe for the growing body. However ...

There are about 5 thousand varieties of potatoes and even more recipes with its participation. The taste of a vegetable depends on the content of sugars, fatty acids, starch, and dry protein. In cooking, table varieties are used: ...

The cultivated potato plant has many ways of reproduction. Each of them has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. The choice of agrotechnical methods depends on the growing conditions, the quality and quantity of the seed. Alternative methods ...

The appearance of sprouts on the potato tubers indicates that they are ready for planting. This is appropriate in March and April. But how to avoid the appearance of shoots in January and February, when before ...

The maximum task of each summer resident is to keep the harvest harvested in the garden until spring. Potatoes tolerate long-term storage better than many other vegetables. Under suitable conditions, the tubers are kept in perfect condition and remain fit ...

Some diseases and damage to potatoes are completely invisible on the skin. It happens that when you cut a seemingly healthy tuber, you find that inside it is lined with brown, black or red spots and veins. Cut out ...