Potatoes, one of the most delicious vegetables. They are used to make many recipes around the world, and their cultivation is also very simple since you only have to allow 6 weeks to harvest them. But when and how are they sown?
If you want to obtain an excellent harvest, then we will tell you everything you need to know about the planting potatoes and how it relates to the sowing schedule. It is also important that you consider the Moon's calendar to obtain the best results in cultivation.
Planting potatoes - Steps to follow
The first thing to do is wait for the frosts to pass, and decide whether you'll grow them in pots, in which case you'll need those at least 60 cm tall, or in the garden. Let's see how to proceed in each case:
Sowing in pot
- First, fill the pot with universal growing medium or compost.
- Next, place a seed potato in the center and cover it with a little substrate.
- Finally, water.
Sowing in the garden
- Prepare the ground: weeds and stones have to be removed, and it has to be fertilized with organic fertilizers, such as goat manure or, if you can get it, chicken manure, pouring a 3-5cm layer and mixing it well.
- Now, it's time to make the grooves. The potatoes have to be planted in rows leaving a distance of 60cm between them, and about 40cm between holes.
- Next, plant the potatoes, covering them with a little soil. For more details on this process, see the article on how to grow potatoes in a pot.
- And finally, start the drip irrigation system .
Maintenance and collection
Once the potatoes are planted, they must be cared for so that they come to fruition. For it, you will have to water them every time you see the dry land (usually every 2 or 3 days), and fertilize them regularly with organic fertilizers, such as those mentioned above, which you can find at . Remember that proper fertilizer use is crucial for healthy plant development, and you can find more information on this in the guide.
Two weeks before harvesting, you should cut them above the root. This ensures better flavor and excellent quality. Take advantage of this time to plan which vegetables to plant next, reviewing our article on what to plant in September.
Enjoy your harvest .
