Potatoes are a healthy vegetable from the nightshade family that every summer resident grows on their plot.
Gardeners know that one of the factors that can affect the quantity and quality of the harvest is fertilizing during the flowering period. At this time, the skin is formed on the potatoes.
One of the important fertilizers for potatoes is calcium nitrate.
How to feed potatoes
Fertilizing during the flowering period of potatoes is necessary for the correct formation of the potato skin, so that it does not crack, is not affected by diseases, and so that the potatoes are stored well.
Scattering calcium nitrate over the rows is no longer effective. While the fertilizer dissolves and penetrates the roots, the necessary phase may disappear and there will be no effect. Potassium accumulation may be disrupted and the potatoes will darken when boiled.
Foliar feeding comes to the rescue. To prepare the solution, mix 1 tablespoon of calcium nitrate per 9-10 liters of water.
The prepared solution is sprayed on potato rows during flowering or within 2 weeks after flowering has ended.
