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Some techniques when it comes to planting potatoes are laying them in raised rows, so if there is frost the potatoes aren't affected. (Steane) When it comes to farming potatoes you want to make sure you have certified seed potatoes (Hume). Potatoes grow in just average soil (Hume). But some kinds of fertilizers can be beneficial. In particular 5-10-10 or 10-20-20 fertilizer is the best (Hume). Also, many other studies by WSU Pullman, organic farming can also be very beneficial if the right mosses, fungus, and insects are present (Doughton). Spacing is also very important to potato growth. They should be placed a foot a part in the row and the rows should be approximately two to three feet apart, also place about and inch of soil on top of the seed potato making sure the tuber roots and covered (Hume). This allows enough room for the tubers of the potato to have its own space. Potatoes can be planted in many different ways, but this is found to be the most affective. Watering is also a key factor in producing a nice, round potato without and black or pitted cores. Over watering often leads to the black core spots, and irregular water leads to irregular shapes and knobs (Hume).

The best advice for water potatoes is to water them weekly in warm weather (Hume). Depending on what your intentions are for the potatoes, storage, or immediate use determines when you should harvest them (Hume). Early harvest is normally when the plant starts to flower, and the potatoes are medium size, thesis for immediate use (Hume). Later harvest, when the plants vines start to brown, is used for storage use when the potatoes outer layer starts to harden (Hume). When storing potatoes they should be kept in a dark place below 40 degrees F (Hume).





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