Super Potato landing method. Obtaining large tubers. The use of straw. Wireworms and weeds will not be in the garden
Introducing a super way to potato planting - planting under the straw. With this method you can get a good harvest. Tubers are large, clean and free from wireworm. Weeds in the garden will not be. Potatoes are almost lying in the ground, and develops in the straw. In this case, the latter will play the role of mulch, so the moisture in the soil will persist longer. Consider next how to grow potatoes under straw, as well as advantages of the present method.
Planting potatoes under straw
It is necessary to dig up the flower bed, and make it humus, compost and ash. Fertilizers can be charged directly into the dug portion made small wells.
Next, you need to take sprouted potatoes. Expanded in the wells.
The minimum distance between tubers - 15-20 cm. Distance honey rows - about 30-40 cm. After the layout of the wells need a little sprinkle ground potatoes.
Then pour the top layer of straw or hay to 10 cm thick.
This primary coating is potato.
As the foliage growth will need to enclose the straw. The latter eventually dispersed by the wind and rot. Therefore, the potatoes need to replenish this natural material. When podsypanii straw potato ridging occurs tops. If straw is small, you can replace it with hay.
Once the straw is laid out, it is necessary to be well watered so that it is well pressed, locks in place and landings do not scatter in the wind across the garden.
You can pre-soak the straws in a barrel, and then spread out on a bed on top of the potatoes.
Advantages and disadvantages of the method
Under thatch develops favorable microflora growth and development of potato tubers. Hence the harvest is many times more. Straw acts reducing soil fertility. With this method of growing potato sick and virtually not damaged wireworm. He will appreciate the powerful tops, abundant flowering and therefore huge tubers.
The porous structure of straw makes good ventilation. Under normal growing conditions, soil is often compacted, which inhibits the growth of plants.
Among the shortcomings method should be noted invasion slugs and rodents. But the advantages of this method is much more.
This method of planting potatoes can be a real boon for you.
Planting potatoes under straw suitable for older people who find it difficult to work physically.
Do not be afraid to experiment and try something new.
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