Due to the abnormally hot weather conditions prevailing in recent years, the potato harvest began to decline. It is becoming more and more difficult to grow a good crop and predict how many kilograms it takes to get the maximum from one hectare of land. How to avoid this problem, calculate the norm, correctly select planting material, how to get a bucket of potatoes from one bush? Answers to these questions can be found in our article.
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Potato seed rate
Norm of seeding potatoes - relative concept, it depends on several factors, such as the area you are going to sow, planting density (depending on the region) and others.
How many potatoes will go on 1 hectare of land
Perhaps before you had to wrestle with, approximately estimating how many tubers would be needed to plant a field, below is the generally accepted sowing rate in kilograms per hectare of land.
The area of hectare is equal 10000 square meters, the optimal amount is approximately 65000 pieces, the total mass of which will fluctuate within four tons.
Does the expense depend on the grade
Undoubtedly, the variety must be chosen correctly, each of them has its own characteristics and requirements for care. Everything will depend on the size of the tubers. Provided that they are average - consumption per hundred square meters is about the same.
The formula for calculating the rate of sowing potatoes
To determine the required number of kilograms of tuber crops per hectare of land, use the formula:
H = H * M
Where:
- H - Consumption rate (kg / ha);
- R - planting density (thousand pieces / ha);
- M - average potato mass.
How to increase yield
The most pressing question among all gardeners is how to increase the yield. Let us examine the basic principles of its increase.
Selection of planting material
One of the first and basic principles is the selection of planting material. It is worth taking a responsible approach to business - your crop directly depends on it.
Potatoes are selected for seed during harvest.. If you dug up a bush and all the vegetables are about equal - you can safely put them off for planting, there is nothing to worry about, it is much more difficult to select from the general heap. It is very important in no case to mix varieties.
Calculation of the amount of planting material
Using the above formula, you can easily determine the amount of seed potatoes you need. But, you are unlikely to be able to calculate, by the mass of the vegetable, how much crop you will get, as it is fully influenced by growing conditions, fertilizing the soil and proper care.
Planting density
It would seem that the thicker plant - the more we collect, but no. In fact, if it is planted too often, the area of nutrition of one plant will decreasethat will result in fewer tubers.
But if the area of supply will be 70 * 20 cm - the harvest will be decent.
When to plant?
The time of planting potatoes directly depends on the region. In the southern regions, planting is carried out at the end of March - early April, the further north, the later the earth warms up and sows.
Yield increase
Due to genetic characteristics, some varieties can form up to 16 tubers, while others are only 7-10, but it should not be forgotten about the importance of fertilizers. Any potato needs additional feeding during the formation of tubers. Below are some effective ways to increase the yield of potatoes.
Bark
To use the bark as a fertilizer, it must be rotten, because the process of its decomposition in the earth can take a long time. With the help of bark, you can not only fertilize potatoes, but also protect them from pests.for example, mixing bark, ash and compost in equal proportions.
Ash
Ash is an excellent potash fertilizer, except for potassium in its composition it contains phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and a large set of trace elements. It is suitable for plants sensitive to chlorine, because it lacks this element. Same it loosens the soil and changes its structureIn addition, it can be used to deoxidize the soil on the site.If you use ash as a top dressing - you need only 150-300 grams per square meter. Bring it in a dry form in the pits at planting.
Onion Husk
Onion peel will not only serve as an excellent fertilizer, but also protect your plants from wireworms and other soil pests. It should be put in the hole before you put the potatoes. Husk should be exclusively from healthy bulbs, in order to avoid infections and fungi. You can also insist onion peel in water for three days, then dilute with 10 liters of water and water.
Stimulating incision
Another well-known method is the stimulating incision. This is a longitudinal incision of a tuber with a sterile knife, in order to avoid infection and further decay.. This method will accelerate the seedlings, as well as help plants grow stronger already before the appearance of the Colorado potato beetle.
We grow potatoes in a bucket
This method is suitable for people who do not have a vegetable garden. Let's sort out the cultivation of potatoes in a bucket:
- Best suited plastic bucket volume 8-10 liters. It should be washed and dried. Then at the bottom is to do 4-5 holes.
- As a drainage can lay out with hay. Top with a bit of earth mixed with compost.
- Put the potato Medium size, we cover it with dry grass and wait for germination.
- As the hay settles, it follows little by little.
- Water and feed potatoes need once a week.
If you follow these tips, the harvest will be in 13 tubers from one bucket. This method will protect the potatoes from soil pests, as well as suitable for growing seed potatoes.
A bucket of potatoes from one bush is real
To collect a bucket of potatoes from the bush it is important to take care of them correctly and constantly.
Even during planting should be added to one hole polvedra humusthen pour 1-2 tablespoons of wood ash, mix it right in the hole, put a sprouted tuber, bury and lay hay on top. Regular watering is important - every four days.If you are chasing the harvest - do not miss it.
As soon as the topper fades, mow it down and let the potatoes dry for two weeks. After that, digging potatoes and get a good result.
For both beginner and gardener with great experience it is useful to learn some of the features for the care of potatoesAs new varieties appear from year to year, climatic conditions change. If you stick to the tips, get the desired result.