An integrated approach to feeding potatoes. The result is 500 kg / ha!

Potato is a demanding crop for nutrition and moisture. At the same time, the main amount of fertilizers for it is applied to the soil before planting. Feeding only corrects nutrition. The optimal application rate is 500-600 liters of organic fertilizers, and 700-1000 kg of complex mineral fertilizers, per hectare.

With row application of fertilizers, their amount can be reduced to 200-300 kg / ha. Ideally, if nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the main fertilizer are correlated as 1.0.8.1.5-2. Potatoes tolerate a high concentration of salts in the soil solution, therefore, the introduction of large doses of mineral fertilizers, especially on low-humus, sandy soils, significantly increases the yield.

If less has been applied, fertilizers can be applied in part before the first hilling. For maximum stimulation of tubers and better rooting, it makes sense to treat tubers before activation with Humate + Succinic Acid "Agro.Bio" , and before planting - with a solution of potassium humate. Such treatment can be combined with insect-fungicidal dressing. However, the maximum effect on the rapid activation of the eyes can be achieved using the drug Mind "Agro.Bio" , (substitute - Humate + Succinic acid), which is especially important for early potato varieties and in hot, dry summers. The rapid emergence of shoots at this time ensures that the potatoes use the period of optimal temperature and humidity.

In the phase of the beginning of the growth of the tops, and until it reaches a height of 10-15 cm, the Totem "Agro.Bio" stimulator is effective , which significantly adds to the growing season of potatoes. This is especially true for medium-late and late varieties, in which, at the same time, the size of tubers increases significantly. When root feeding plants with plant growth stimulator Totem, in addition, the damage to plants by the larvae of the click beetle (wireworm) and scab is significantly reduced.

In the first half of the growing season, potatoes are not too picky about nutrition, but when counting on high yields and applying high fertilizer rates, it makes sense to feed with the complex universal preparation Multicomplex Humate 10  when the tops reach a height of 15-25 cm.

Top dressing can be combined with carbamide (5-10 kg/ha), 300-500 liters of solution per one hundred square meters, insecticide treatment. However, you need to remember - potatoes do not like high concentrations of fertilizers when foliar feeding!

The first critical moment in growing potatoes, during which it requires especially careful care, is budding. During this period, top dressing with concentrated, organic fertilizer Multicomplex Humate 10 is obligatory. A balanced combination of humates, fulvates, macro and microelements stimulates the laying of more tubers. It is during this period that the foundation for the future harvest is laid, which is why it is so important to stimulate the plants. After all, there will be no new tubers! Such top dressing is especially important at high air and soil temperatures and a lack of moisture.

The second critical period for potatoes is the time between flowering and wilting of the tops. At this time, the tubers are growing. During this period, the most effective use of growth stimulator Imperium "Agro.Bio"  Imperium, which increases the weight of tubers under the bush by 20-30%, making them more uniform and marketable. This is due to the increase in "little things".

In addition, foliar fertilizing with a small amount of nitrogen and potassium fertilizers is effective during this period. At this time, nutrients are actively transferred from the tops to the tubers, and all top dressings "work" to increase them.
It is equally important to protect potatoes from diseases and pests.

Of the potato diseases, late blight, alternariosis and macrosporiasis are the most dangerous. Of the pests are the Colorado potato beetle, the larvae of the beetle, the click beetle (wireworm), and the potato scoop. Of course, to combat them, you need to use modern pesticides, not allowing plants to lose their leaf surface. To enhance their action, Humate + Silicon (Si) + "Agro.Bio" is good . This drug does not allow the development of pathogens and enhances the protective capabilities of the plant in relation to pests and diseases.

With the threat of frost, drought, plant stress, Amino Energy "Agro.Bio" will help support growth and preserve the harvest . During stress, plant growth stops. This means that part of the crop is lost. The available amino acids quickly enter the leaves. Namely, the synthesis of amino acids is the most energy-intensive part of protein synthesis by a plant. In the presence of "raw materials" in the leaves, the synthesis of proteins and carbohydrates continues. At the same time, the hormonal system of the plant is restarted. The high content of potassium in the preparation also helps in this. That is why the anti-stress product of Amino Energy is the best solution for stress in the second half of the potato growing season.

Potatoes have wide aisles and a long period before the rows close, therefore, they do not dampen weeds well and require herbicide treatment. At the same time, soil herbicides work well for potatoes.

Technological map for potatoes on drip irrigation