How to plant potatoes correctly in 2019?

The people consider potatoes to be "the head of everything" or else as it is called "second bread". Today, many summer residents prefer to grow lawn lawns or make flower beds from the plot, but nevertheless, potatoes have not lost their relevance to this day. In this article, we will tell you how to plant potatoes in the garden using the 2019 lunar calendar.

Planting potatoes in the garden: when is the best time to plant?

All over the country, potato planting begins in early May. Many summer residents on their May holidays are engaged in planting potatoes. It is planted very simply, with tubers in open ground. The sprouts appear approximately 3-4 weeks after planting. At the end of May, frosts are unlikely, which favorably affects the further growth of the plant. But in some regions, there may be frosts during that period, then it is very simple to save potatoes. it is recommended to huddle the bush, and then uncook it.

Planting potatoes in the garden: preparation

If you want to get a good harvest of potatoes, then you should pay due attention to its preparation for planting in open ground.

First of all, you need to select the tubers, they must be of good shape, without rot and cracks. Ideally, the tuber should be about the size of a chicken egg.

It is worth paying attention to germination. It is best to remove the potatoes from the cellar a few weeks before planting and give them time to germinate (place in a lighted place). Then the seedlings will be friendly and strong.

It is recommended to treat the tubers with boric acid after germination and sprinkle them with ash.

When you have prepared potatoes for planting, you should pay attention to the lunar calendar. Auspicious days in 2019 are considered the end of April (29.30), the beginning of May (4, 6, 7), the end of May 26, 28, 31).

Planting potatoes in the garden: tips

Landing scheme 50 * 50, 70 * 30. Holes are dug on the bayonet of the shovel. Then one or two tubers are carefully placed in it so as not to break the sprouts. After the hole with tubers, they are covered with earth. After planting, the site is harrowed with a rake. The key to a rich harvest is not only the correct planting and processing of tubers in front of it, but also the care of the plant itself.

Watering

Don't water the potatoes often. This can, on the contrary, lead to illness and subsequently may negatively affect the storage of the vegetable. In the summer, you need to water only twice: immediately after the first shoots have appeared and during flowering.

Hilling potatoes

The first hilling is recommended when the plant reaches a height of 15-18 cm, then hilling is done several more times. Experienced gardeners advise hilling potatoes after rain.

Do not forget about possible potato diseases, for example Alternaria disease, with which it is necessary to begin to fight immediately.

By following these simple tips on your site, there will always be a good potato crop.