Many summer residents sometimes forget that fertilizers need to be applied in measured doses.
Excess of any nutrients will have a negative impact on plant growth.
For example, not all summer residents can control the application of nitrogen, reminds the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.
What consequences should you be prepared for?
Potato size
Few people understand that an excess amount of nitrogen provokes active development of the upper part of the potato: the tops will really look just perfect.
However, in this case, the tubers will not be able to grow large. As a rule, with excess nitrogen, potatoes grow small.
Starch
It is important to remember that starch is one of the most important components of potatoes: in some cases, it is starch that affects the culinary qualities of the vegetable.
When there is an excess of nitrogen, its quantity decreases sharply.
Other negative consequences
As already noted, the taste of potatoes will cease to be so rich and recognizable. Potatoes grown in such conditions will boil extremely poorly.
Few people know that the plant starts to get sick more often. It is also worth knowing that such a vegetable will not be stored well.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
