In order for the potato harvest to be abundant, the summer resident will have to work.
However, we are not talking about any excessive efforts.
Proper care of the garden crop and the use of several life hacks - that's the whole secret of high potato yields.
So, what needs to be done to ensure that the yield is at least 10 kilograms from each bush?
Selection of planting material
For planting you need to select high-quality potatoes.
The material must be verified. You shouldn't buy it from unknown sellers.
Place for planting potatoes
If you choose an unsuitable place for a garden crop, the harvest is unlikely to be abundant.
The area should not be shaded. And the soil, of course, should be fertile.
In addition, it is worth making a potato bed in a bed where nightshades have not been for a long time.
Proper feeding
Even before planting, it is worth adding fertilizers to the soil. Moreover, it is advisable to focus on "organic". Manure and humus will do.
You can also add mineral fertilizers. However, it is worth remembering that their abundance can reduce the quality of the future harvest.
Proper watering
Like any other plant, potatoes need sufficient moisture.
Weekly watering of garden crops in summer is one of the conditions for high yields.
Pest control
The plant should be made less vulnerable to its typical pests. First of all, we are talking about the Colorado potato beetle.
It is worth using natural remedies. For example, an ash solution.
It is better to plant plants next to potatoes that repel dangerous insects with their smell. Onions and garlic are excellent choices.
