Harvesting potatoes is a simple matter, but the safety of the tubers depends on some nuances.
There are several important nuances that will help resolve this issue.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, reminded summer residents of the most important thing.
When to clean
In addition to the ripening period, you need to pay attention to the weather conditions. It is best to start work on a dry and clear day.
How to clean
There is one popular option - digging with a shovel.
But this can cut up large tubers, which then become unsuitable for long-term storage.
Therefore, it is better to use a pitchfork and dig up the potatoes approximately 30 centimeters from the stem.
What else do you need to remember?
Potatoes should not be thrown away - broken ones spoil faster, and it is important to sort the harvest immediately after harvesting.
To avoid buying seeds again, from the bushes that produced smooth tubers, select seed material that is no larger than average in size.
After harvesting, you need to dry the potatoes for several hours in the shade, and not in direct sunlight.
Don't forget to periodically check the safety of the harvest after storing it. After all, one spoiled tuber can cause the neighboring ones to start rotting.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
