How much is the yield of mulch-covered potatoes per mu?

Yield of potato per mu covered with film

Under normal circumstances, the yield of plastic film potatoes is about 3,000-5,000 jin per mu, but under scientific management, the best yield per mu can reach 8,000 jin. If it is planted in non-continuous cropping land, the yield can be even higher.

Profits from Film Mulch Potato Planting

The profit from growing plastic film potatoes is quite considerable. The market price is around 0.6-1.2 yuan per catty. The planting cost per mu is about 2,000 yuan, and the net profit can reach about 3,000 yuan.

In general, the market prospects for plastic film potatoes are very good. Although the demand is obviously increasing year by year, the storage cost is more difficult, so exports are mainly to neighboring countries.

High-yield planting technology of film-mulched potato

1. Choose good varieties

If you want to get high yields of plastic film potatoes, it is best to choose high-quality, storable and disease-resistant varieties.

2. Choose the soil

When planting plastic film potatoes, you should choose a fertile, flat area with convenient irrigation and drainage. Before planting, you should plow the soil more than 30 cm deep and add an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer as base fertilizer.

3. Sowing

Before planting, plastic film potatoes need to be cut into pieces to germinate, placed in the sun for 2-3 days, and then cut into pieces after removing rotten potatoes. Planting can be done when the small sprouts grow to about 3 cm.