Gardeners who own small plots of land have to deal with such a problem as frequent crop rotation or crop rotation.
Growing potatoes in the same place every year can result in a small harvest and diseases.
Not every experienced gardener knows how to make the soil more fertile and not change the location of potatoes every year.
How to prepare soil for potatoes
If the soil is well-fertilized, it is not necessary to change the location of the potatoes every year.
To ensure a strong potato harvest, it is necessary to follow certain rules.
Potato tops
It should be mown, collected and removed from the plot 2-3 weeks before harvesting. It is not left to rot in the garden to prevent the spread of infections.
Tubers for planting
After digging, large healthy tubers selected for planting next season are stored, but first processed and dried.
Potato fertilizing
Potatoes draw a large amount of potassium from the soil.
It is necessary to replenish the deficiency of this element in a timely manner so that the potatoes planted the following year do not suffer from its deficiency.
There are 3 sources of potassium used:
- ash, potassium chloride, potassium sulfate.
The following are used from organics:
- humus, bird droppings, compost.
