How to Get the Most Potatoes from a Small Plot: Simple but Effective Techniques

Surely every gardener who grows potatoes wants to achieve the most effective result in the form of an abundant harvest.

But how can you provide yourself with buckets of potatoes if your plot is small?

According to the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , it’s all about proper fertilizing and compliance with certain technologies.

Even from one hundred square meters you can harvest tons of potatoes. If you pay attention to the soil.

It is important to understand that standard mineral fertilizers do not always guarantee an excellent harvest.

But organic matter, including ash and infusion, can help to obtain a truly solid and high-quality harvest.

The first stage is preparing the base, which is a mixture of manure, compost and ash.

Thanks to this composition, the plant will be provided with all the microelements necessary for healthy growth.

The mixture will also stimulate the formation of large tubers.

Before planting, a layer of organic matter is added to each row and dug into the soil. This way, the roots receive a nutrient medium.

2-3 weeks after planting, we give the potatoes an herbal infusion or an ash solution to help them grow strong tops.

During flowering, we additionally add phosphorus-potassium fertilizers to form dense, large tubers.

As for planting technology, experienced gardeners advise using wide row spacing.

Thanks to this approach, the crop receives more sunlight and air.

The planting depth is at least 10-12 centimeters. This will allow the roots to develop freely.