How to plant potatoes in pots Steps to plant potatoes in home pots

Potatoes are a common food ingredient in daily life. Potatoes are grown in both the south and the north. Potatoes will sprout and produce some toxins after sprouting, so it is not recommended to eat them. At this time, you can plant the sprouted potatoes in pots, which not only have ornamental value, but also can harvest more potatoes.

Potato planting method

1. Potato seeds

First, cut the sprouted potatoes into pieces, and each potato should have at least one full bud. Then apply some wood ash on the wound for disinfection. Then place it in a cool and ventilated place for two days to allow the wound to shrink, so as to prevent the potatoes from moldy and rotten after planting.

2. Potting soil

Potatoes prefer loose, breathable sandy loam. When preparing potting soil, you can generally choose leaf mold or peat soil mixed with river sand and other granular soil, and then mix in 10% garden soil. As long as the soil is loose, breathable and nutritious, it will be fine.

3. Planting

When planting potted potatoes, first place the dried potatoes with the buds facing up into the soil. Choose a larger flowerpot, then apply some organic fertilizer to the bottom of the pot. Be careful not to damage the buds when placing the potatoes, and finally cover them with 2 to 3 centimeters of soil.

Potato care precautions

When the potato sprouts break through the soil, let it get more sunlight, which can effectively prevent the plant from growing too tall. In addition, potatoes do not like water very much, so they should be kept in a dry environment. Wait until the soil in the pot is completely dry before watering it thoroughly to avoid damp soil and water accumulation. As the potatoes grow, we need to continue to cultivate the soil.