When is the best time to grow potatoes?

When is the most appropriate time to plant

The planting time of potatoes should be determined according to the temperature. It is most suitable to plant potatoes in March-April in spring, September-October in autumn and December-January in winter. Seed potato can germinate and grow when the soil surface temperature reaches 5-8 ℃, and the suitable temperature for growth is about 15-20 ℃. The area of our country is vast, and the climate in different regions is different, so the sowing time is also different, and the temperature meets the growth requirements before sowing and planting, but it is best to sow early in time.

II. Planting methods

1. Select seed potatoes: before planting potatoes, be sure to choose healthy and full seed potatoes, and choosing suitable seed potatoes can improve the survival rate of planting.

2. Soil preparation and fertilization: in order to promote the growth of potatoes, we must select the sown soil, provide fertile and loose soil, deep ploughing and fine finishing in advance, apply base fertilizer to the soil, and mature organic manure can be used.

3. Sprouting and cutting: 1-3 days before sowing, you can cut and sprout, prepare a sharp knife in advance, disinfect in advance, and then cut the seed potato into small pieces to ensure that there are healthy bud eyes on each seed block.

4. Sowing: sow potato seeds into the soil to avoid contact with chemical fertilizer and cover the soil after sowing.

5. Field management: do a good job in field management after sowing, check seedlings in time, apply fertilizer in time, and pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests.