Potatoes

The best ways to weed potatoes
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Weeding is one of the most essential procedures for harvesting. Removing weeds is an essential pest control measure and disease prevention. In the article we will talk about why we need to weed potatoes, and ...

Potato storage rules: can it be washed before laying
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It's nice to dig even large potatoes in the fall. But it is not enough to grow an enviable harvest. It is also important to properly prepare it for storage in order to preserve it without loss until spring. One of the most frequently asked questions ...

Rules for watering potatoes during flowering
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One of the reasons for the formation of small diseased potato tubers is excess or lack of moisture during the growth period. A competent watering regime, in particular during flowering, is one of the factors for a stable harvest. IN ...

What to do if the potatoes inside became empty and why this happens
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The formation of voids in tubers depends on the variety, growing conditions, harvesting technology and storage method. Hollowness is not considered a disease and is manifested in violation of planting care. Such tubers can be consumed in ...

Growing potatoes according to the Chinese method
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When growing potatoes, farmers use different planting methods, for example, in holes, ridges. Chinese agronomists have developed their own simple technology - in a pit or trench. This method allows you to plant several ...

Rules for growing potatoes in bags
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The traditional method of cultivating potatoes requires a lot of space, so farmers with small plots often resort to a not entirely traditional, but very effective method of planting potatoes in bags. Such ...

What to do if potato tubers become crumbly during cooking, and why this happens
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Potatoes are among the most popular foods in the world. It is used both as an independent dish and as an additional ingredient. Some varieties become crumbly when boiled, but this ...

What to do if potatoes rot in the cellar, why this happens and how to prevent the problem
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Quite often, vegetable growers are faced with the problem of potato rotting after harvesting. This is due to the development of pathogenic microorganisms. If planting, harvesting and storing improperly, the crop will be lost. Therefore, it is important to know that ...

A step-by-step guide to growing potatoes in crates and boxes
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Potatoes are one of the most popular vegetable crops grown in all regions. To get a large harvest, it is necessary not only to choose a suitable variety, but also to put a lot of effort into caring for ...

What is potato starch used for and what can be made from it
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Potato starch is a carbohydrate formed in the tuber as a result of photosynthesis. Under the influence of sunlight, a chemical process is triggered in the leaves of the plant, the purpose of which is to create for the roots, fruits and stem ...

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