Planting month and season of cold potato
Cold potato is usually planted in April-May in spring, which varies from region to region, and the maturity time is also different. It is usually planted by sowing.
Planting time in north and south: There is little difference in planting time between north and south. Generally, it can be planted in April-May, but it can be divided into early, middle and late-maturing varieties.
Planting time in greenhouse: Cold potato can be planted in greenhouse, and the specific time can also be chosen from April to May, because the survival rate of plants is the highest at this time.
Origin and planting month of cold potato
This plant, Cold Potato, is mostly distributed in the south of China, and the common producing areas are Hunan, Guangdong, Taiwan Province, Fujian and other provinces.
Hunan cold potato
Hunan cold potato, also known as kudzuvine and radish, can be planted in April-May, where the potato meat is white and the starch content is high.
Fujian cold potato
Fujian cold potato, called Pange, can be planted in spring and autumn, and it can mature in 5 ~ 6 months after planting. The cold potato here is characterized by large fruit, weighing up to 1- 1.5 kg.
Guangdong cold potato
Guangdong is rich in Shage, Shunde. The cold potato can be planted in March, and the harvest period is about 1 1 month. The cold potato here is characterized by refreshing taste and is suitable for raw food.
Cold potato varieties and planting months
There are not many varieties of cold potato, which are generally divided into early-maturing species and late-maturing species according to maturity time.
Early-maturing sweet potato
Early-maturing cold potato is planted in April-May, and the maturity is in May-June. This kind of cold potato is characterized by fast growth, thin skin and less fiber, and is suitable for fresh food or fried food.
Late-maturing sweet potato
The growth cycle of late maturity is about 180 days, and it can only mature in about 10. This kind of cold potato is characterized by thick skin, high fiber content and high starch content in the fruit, which is more suitable for processing and milling.