Rules for planting potatoes in the ridges
Planting potatoes in the ridges is a modern technology that makes planting easier and faster. The soil heats up better under the sun's rays, the yield increases.
Rules for planting potatoes in the ridges
Potato cultivation technology in ridges
This method first appeared in Holland. Planting potatoes in the ridges has gained particular popularity, since it can be done manually. Potatoes for planting are pretreated with disinfectants. You can use the drug "Maxim", which protects the seed from disease. It is important to use drugs that increase the number of sprouts. The ideal option would be "Top Select" (40 mg per 5 liters of water). This is a universal preparation that fully meets all the conditions of preparation.
Planting potatoes in the ridges allows the gardener to get high yields. The higher the hilling is carried out, the more space for the emergence of new tubers. This method allows the earth to warm up much faster, which has a positive effect on the number of formed fruits.
Choosing a place and soil for planting
Planting potatoes in the ridges should be carried out on fertile land. It is important that the site is located in an area open to the sun. If the potato is shaded by other plants or buildings, yields will decrease.
Failure to comply with crop rotation leads to low yields. Potatoes can be planted in their original place not earlier than after 3-5 years. During this time, the earth has time to rest and absorb nutrients from fertilizers. If you have a small garden plot, when it is not possible to comply with such terms, you should plant the potatoes in their original place at least with an annual interval.
Choose fertile and loose areas. If this is not possible, you can prepare the soil yourself. Do not forget to regularly loosen the soil to avoid the appearance of the upper crust. Before planting, it is permissible to add wood ash (2 kg n 1 sq. M) and carefully dig up the site: this allows fertilizers to saturate the earth with useful substances.
Planting potatoes in the combs
The soil needs to warm up
It is possible to plant potatoes on the ridges only after the earth warms up to the optimum temperature of 10-12 ° C. The seed placement depth is 1 spade bayonet. Furrows about 10 cm deep must be made in the ground. The distance between the rows should be 50-70 cm. Potatoes should be planted in the ridges at a distance of 40 cm from each other. The embankment made should be about 15 cm high. Such parameters will protect the planting material from sudden temperature changes. Ridge planting of potatoes allows planting about 60,000 tubers per hectare of land.
The ridge method of planting potatoes is suitable for areas where groundwater is close to the surface of the earth. Due to the presence of a hill, the potatoes will not rot under the influence of water, and the earth will be constantly moistened.
Ridge planting of potatoes simplifies crop care. Due to the large distance between the rows, it is much easier to weed the beds and spray the bushes. Planting potatoes in ridges for hilling is considered ideal. It is permissible to manually draw an embankment of earth, first on one side of the row, and then on the other. As soon as the seedlings reach a height of 15 cm, the beds are sprayed with a manganese solution (3 mg per 15 l of water). At this point, it is advisable to apply nutritious fertilizers (humus or compost). The optimal amount of fertilizers is 3-5 kg per 1 sq. m.
Disadvantages of the method
The method also has a number of disadvantages:
- The soil dries out faster. You will have to water the site much more often.
- It is not recommended to use the ridge method of planting potatoes if the soil is light. An embankment made in such soil is often blown up by the wind, and the root system of the potato opens up. Light soil needs frequent fertilization, since it quickly loses nutrients. The disadvantage of light soil is that more weeds grow in it, which leads to the appearance of a large number of pests.
Conclusion
When planting potatoes by hand, everyone tries to find an easy and productive way. The crest is one of the most popular. It is not only easy to carry out, but also more effective.