Potatoes are one of the most popular vegetable crops in our latitudes. And for good reason. After all, the vegetable serves as the basis for preparing a variety of dishes.
Therefore, summer residents prefer to grow tubers themselves, so that at any time they can please themselves and their household with mashed potatoes, potato pancakes or aromatic fried potatoes with herbs.
But how can we ensure that the harvest pleasantly surprises us year after year?
Here you need to remember the landing rules.
First of all, crop rotation should be observed so that the soil does not become poor.
If there is little planting material, the tuber can be cut into several parts. The cuts should be sprinkled with ash to scare away parasites.
It would also be a good idea to add some ash into the planting trench. You can also add some dry manure.
Next, you need to place the tubers at a distance of 30 centimeters from each other, and sprinkle them with soil on top.
The next row can be started at a distance of 50 centimeters from the previous one.
As soon as the bushes rise above the ground, then 2-3 times per season it is necessary to carry out hilling. This will improve the quality and quantity of the harvest.
When caring for plantings, do not allow the soil to dry out.
Experienced gardeners recommend planting plants nearby that will protect the plantings from parasites. For example, marigolds will save you from the Colorado potato beetle. Beans, lettuce, and cabbage will also protect you from some parasites.
