Potato planting conditions for environmental and climate requirements

Potato Introduction

Potatoes are also called sweet potatoes, Dutch potatoes, ground eggs, potatoes, potatoes, Dutch potatoes, and fanzi potatoes. They belong to the Solanaceae family. They are annual plants that are edible. They are the fourth most important food crop in the world, second only to wheat, rice and corn. They are very easy to grow and have a high survival rate.

Potato growing conditions

Potatoes prefer a cool growing environment and are generally planted in a low-temperature environment. When growing, they need a loose and breathable environment, which is conducive to the formation of underground tubers. During the maintenance period, the temperature needs to be kept between 15-25 degrees. Its main producing areas are Russia, India, Ukraine, the United States, etc.

Potato planting time

When planting potatoes, the planting time is different due to different climatic environments in different regions. In the Northeast and Northwest regions, the planting time is generally in spring from April to May, while Jiangsu and Zhejiang and other places are planted in January and February, and Guangdong, Guangxi and other places are planted in October and November.

Potato Planting Benefits

The cost of one acre of potatoes is about 2,000 yuan, and the output of potatoes per acre is about 2,500 kg per acre. At the wholesale price of 1 yuan per catty, one acre of potatoes can be sold for about 5,000 yuan, and the net profit of one acre of potatoes is about 3,000 yuan.

Potato planting methods and key points

When planting potatoes, they need a relatively cool growing environment, and the planting soil should be loose and breathable, which is more conducive to their growth and development. During the maintenance period, watering and fertilizing should be carried out according to the growth. The soil should be kept moist at ordinary times and there should be a suitable light environment.