As we all know, sprouted potatoes are generally not suitable for eating, but it is a pity to throw them away. In fact, germinated potatoes can be planted directly in flowerpots. As long as they are properly maintained, you will soon get a green potted plant. So how do you plant potatoes when they sprout? Let's get to know each other.

1, seed treatment

Germinated potatoes can be used as seeds for planting. Before planting, cut the germinated potatoes into small pieces, each piece must have more than two buds. If there are no sprouted potatoes, so are fresh potatoes. After cutting, put them in a warm and humid place and let them sprout. They can be planted.

2. Selection of basin soil

Potatoes like loose and breathable sandy loam. When preparing basin soil, humus soil or peat soil can be mixed with granular soil such as river sand, and then mixed with 10% garden soil. The flowerpot should be as deep and big as possible.

3. Planting time

Because potatoes have certain requirements on temperature, they are more suitable for planting in spring, but the details also depend on the local climate conditions. For example, in areas with high temperature in the south, it can be planted in advance.

4. Planting method

Plant the treated germinated potato seeds directly in the prepared pot soil, pay attention to the bud tip facing up, and then cover the soil for 2-3 cm. Generally, it can be harvested in about 90 days after planting.

5. Daily maintenance

(1) illumination: Let it bask in the sun as much as possible, preferably full illumination, which can effectively prevent plants from growing white.

(2) Watering: Potatoes have low demand for water. Generally, when the soil in the basin is dry, it is enough to water it again, but attention should be paid to avoid the soil in the basin from being wet and stagnant.

(3) Fertilization: topdressing 1 time at the early stage of potato emergence and full flowering, and generally applying urea and potassium dihydrogen phosphate 1%. Pay attention to strengthen irrigation and increase yield during potato expansion period.

6, timely harvest

When the leaves of potatoes start to turn yellow and the branches start to dry, we stop watering and harvest potatoes. When harvesting, just pull out the overground part and pour out the soil directly. If properly managed, you can harvest a full pot.

Generally speaking, germinated potatoes can be used to plant potted plants, and the method is relatively simple, and it will be learned as soon as it is learned. Don't throw away sprouted potatoes next time. You can try the fun of growing your own.