How many pounds of potatoes are generally produced per mu? How to plant them to get high yield?

Potato yield per mu

Under normal circumstances, the yield of potatoes per mu can reach 1,500-2,500 kilograms, but this number is not fixed. If high-quality varieties are selected for planting, coupled with careful management in the later stage, the yield per mu can reach 4,000 kilograms or more. However, if the planting environment is not appropriate, the yield will also decrease.

Potato planting prospects

Potatoes, also known as sweet potatoes, are a common vegetable crop. Their planting cost is not very high. Generally, the cost per mu of land is around 2,500 yuan, and one mu of land can generate an annual income of around 1,200 yuan. If you want to obtain greater profits, you need to expand the planting area.

The potato planting area has been expanding in recent years, and with the improvement of transportation capacity and the development of the processing industry, the market will be broader, so the current prospects for potato planting are still good.

How to grow potatoes for high yield

1. Seed selection

Before planting, you should choose disease-free and undamaged seed potatoes, preferably in whole pieces. If there are no whole pieces, you can also cut them into large pieces. Make sure the knife is disinfected.

2. Land preparation

Before planting potatoes, the soil should be deeply plowed and harrowed to make it looser, and then exposed to the sun in an appropriate environment. Finally, pay attention to reasonable planting density.