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How to fertilize potatoes to get three times bigger yield

Ihor Romanko

How to fertilize potatoes to significantly increase the yield
How to fertilize potatoes to significantly increase the yield

Potatoes are undoubtedly one of the most popular vegetables grown on their plots, even by country residents who have only a few bushes. These small bushes can also yield a significant harvest, if you fertilize the plants properly. In addition, you need to know how to deal with the Colorado potato beetle.

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To significantly increase the potato yield, you should fertilize the plants during their flowering period. The right fertilizer will help to form a strong skin on the potatoes so that they do not crack and are resistant to diseases. In addition, it will help to increase the shelf life of potatoes.

How to properly fertilize potatoes

An excellent solution is to use calcium nitrate and saltpeter as fertilizers for potato bushes. It is not necessary to sprinkle these fertilizers between the rows, as their beneficial effects will appear after a long period. Using foliar fertilizers will be more effective.

To prepare the right fertilizer, dissolve 1 tablespoon of calcium nitrate in 10 liters of water. Use this solution to spray the potatoes during flowering or for 2 weeks afterwards. You will be pleasantly surprised by the results.

You need to take care of the garden at any time of the year . It is important not to start fungal diseases, fight pests in time and only increase the harvest.

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