Any crop needs moisture in a dry summer, even potatoes, which are usually watered less often than all other plantings in the garden..
In mid-summer, when potatoes begin to bloom, you need to have a clear idea of when you can water potatoes and when you can»t..
Our magazine»s expert Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an agronomist and landscape designer, told us how to water potatoes.
During flowering
Water flowering potatoes generously if it»s a dry season. Water consumption in this case is 3 liters per bush.
If the soil at a depth of 5-6 cm is wet, then watering can harm the crop.
The next day, you need to loosen the soil, cover with mulch – hay or straw.
Repeat watering after 14 days.
After flowering
After the potatoes have flowered, they are not watered or fed.
Humidity and dampness can cause the development of late blight.
Also, at this time, do not use chemicals for pest control.
