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Guide to Potato Cultivation: From Planting to Harvest

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Planting and Harvesting Potatoes are typically planted in spring once soil temperatures reach 10°C (50°F), a benchmark for promoting uniform sprouting and robust early growth. Seed tubers should be planted 10–15 cm deep, with in-row spacing of 20–30 cm and row spacing of 75–90 cm.

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Nutrient deficiencies and their symptoms

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Soil pH : Extremes in soil pH, either highly acidic or alkaline, can affect nutrient availability and uptake by plants. Soil Compaction : Compacted soils restrict root growth and nutrient uptake, leading to deficiencies. Causes: Boron deficiency commonly occurs in sandy, leached, or acidic soils.

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Breaking Ground: The Pros and Cons of Reduced-Till Farming

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immobilization of nitrogen), reduced germination, top soil compaction, increased weed pressure, and increased pest and disease pressure. The presence of crop residues provides a protective environment for weed seeds, allowing them to persist on the field’s surface.

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Understanding pH: Success Stories: Growing Sollutions to Soil pH Challenges

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Cropland was seeded back to grass in 2014, and cattle were grazed during the 2015, 2016 and 2017 seasons. For them, a temporary break from cropping might be a good option. In the UK, it is common practice to introduce leys into the cropping rotation. Unfortunately, 69.5% The results of the trial were impressive.

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