At least once, a gardener who grows potatoes on his plot has noticed brown crusts on this root crop. This means that the crop has become a victim of scab.
This does not affect the taste of the vegetables in any way, but it significantly reduces the shelf life of the fruit.
The reasons for the disease may be different.
The problem can arise from too much organic matter in the soil or from planting potatoes in hot weather.
In addition, the disease can appear if you forget about crop rotation and grow vegetables in the same place for several years in a row.
How to protect potatoes
It is important not to let the soil dry out, but you can't overdo it with water either. Moderate watering is needed.
It is also necessary to take into account that scab cannot survive in slightly acidic soils. For this, you can use ammonium sulfate. For every 10 acres, you will have to use about 25 kilograms of the product. It should be applied before loosening or digging.
