What to do with a potato bed after harvesting: experienced gardeners shared their secrets

17.09.2023 09:00

After the important process of harvesting potatoes, the garden bed needs special care.

This will help the earth to rest.

In this case, the soil will be ready for planting next season, notes Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert at the online publication BelNovosti, a landscape designer and agronomist.

What actions should be taken?

What to do with the tops

Many people know that plant material left over from harvesting potatoes can be an excellent fertilizer later on.

To do this, the tops should be sent to compost. However, there is a risk that plant waste is a source of pathogens. Therefore, you must first send the potato tops, and then pour in a bucket in which at least 800 grams of urea was previously dissolved.

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Soil restoration

Since potatoes actively absorb nutrients, the soil needs to be restored. You can pay attention to high-quality industrial compounds or limit yourself to natural fertilizers.

You can also have time to sow green manure, which also shows good results in terms of soil restoration.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


Content
  1. What actions should be taken?
  2. What to do with the tops
  3. Soil restoration