It is generally best to plant potatoes in March-April. Choose a plot with deep, loose and fertile soil to prepare and fertilize, and then place the seed potatoes in a diffuse light environment of 13-15°C. After germination, cut the potatoes into pieces so that they can be planted in the soil. The spacing between plants should be about 15-20 cm. How to plant potatoes

1. Planting time

Planting potatoes needs to be done at the appropriate time. Generally, the temperature of the 10 cm soil layer is stable at 10℃. It can be planted at that time. Depending on the climate in different places, it is generally best to plant around March-April. It is not advisable to plant too early, otherwise the temperature will be too low and it will be difficult for potatoes to germinate and grow.

2. Land preparation and fertilization

Potatoes are best planted in plots with deep soil, loose and fertile soil, strong drainage and water retention capabilities, and convenient drainage and irrigation. When planting, you need to prepare the land and fertilize it first to make the soil looser and more fertile. Then you need to dig trenches and make ridges. Generally, the ridge width is 80-90cm and the height is 25cm.

3. Seed potato treatment

Potato seed potatoes must undergo germination treatment before planting. Place them in a scattered light environment with a temperature of 13-15°C. Every 2- Turn over once every 3 days. When the buds are 0.5-1 cm long, cut them into pieces. Each seed potato piece is required to have 1-2 bud eyes, and a single potato piece weighs 35-50 grams.

4. Planting method

Dress the potato seed blocks with thiophanate methyl and talcum powder in a ratio of 100:0.1:1 and place them in a ventilated place 2-3 days, then plant into the soil according to the method of 15-20 cm between plants, and cover with soil 10-15 cm. When planting, you need to water it appropriately to keep the soil slightly moist, and it will sprout and grow soon.