Planting method and time of raw potato

Generally, sweet potatoes are sown in spring without seeds. It is usually propagated by bulbs. Generally, when harvesting, you should leave the seed stems so that you can continue to grow. You can keep the whole bulbs as seeds, or cut them into small pieces and plant them in the soil. The planting depth is about 3 to 4 cm, not too deep, otherwise the germination is unfavorable, and the bulbs are easy to lose water if they are too shallow.

Suitable planting time of sweet potato

Hairy potatoes like warm environment and are usually planted in spring, depending on the temperature outside in spring. When the ambient temperature is about 10 degrees, they can be planted, and the temperature should not be too high or too low, otherwise it will affect the emergence of crude potatoes.

Planting method and key points of potato original seed

1, select varieties.

Appropriate varieties should be selected before planting potatoes. Long yam and Japanese yam are more common now. Among them, Japanese varieties have wide adaptability and excellent quality. If it is vigorously promoted in China, it is believed that the quality will exceed that of ordinary varieties.

2. Planting treatment

Sweet potato is seedless. Usually, it propagates through bulbs. Generally, when harvesting, you should leave the seed stems so that you can continue to grow. You can keep the whole bulbs as seeds, or cut them into small pieces and plant them in the soil. The planting depth is about 3 to 4 cm. Not too deep, it is not good for germination. If it is too shallow, the bulb will lose water easily.

Matters needing attention in daily management of raw potatoes

Coarse potato has a certain drought tolerance, but it must be watered during the growing period. Generally, it can be watered once every 5-7 days. Pay attention to drainage measures in rainy season to reduce water accumulation. Moreover, when planting crude potato, the base fertilizer per mu 1.500 kg, followed by several topdressing. Remember to water after fertilization.