There are various methods to have an abundant harvest of potatoes, however many times the procedures to prepare the crops are usually ignored and this affects the final result. Knowing and carrying out these procedures helps activate the nutrients, allowing the fertilizers to be assimilated in a better way. and use the humidity of spring. We leave you here the most common and easiest method to get the best out of your potatoes.
Benefits of potatoes
How to sprout potatoes in water
When the potatoes are harvested, they enter a state of dormancy, this is the moment in which the seed does not germinate despite being in a favorable environment. When stored in a cold place without light, months can pass without changes in the potatoes, however, it is known that it is quite difficult to prevent them from sprouting prematurely.
The climate for potatoes is temperate, temperatures below 10°C or above 30°C inhibit tuber development, which is why the ideal temperatures for harvesting range from 18°C to 20°C. . This is the reason why potatoes are planted in early spring in temperate zones and in late winter in warm zones.
To germinate the potatoes, you must place them for two to three days in a glass with , then you will have to take them to a place where they receive air and enough light for a month until the sprouts emerge.
When planting, it should be done as follows: insert the ‘seed potatoes’ (small tubers or fragments of the potato) to a depth of 5 to 10 centimeters into the soil, and they should be separated by a distance of at least 25 centimeters.
Once the leaves of the plant turn yellow and the tubers come off easily, this will be an indication that the potatoes are ripe. Remember that if you are not going to consume the potatoes right away, you should leave them in the ground for longer so that the skin becomes harder and thus, they can last longer.