Potato plants should be watered deeply, especially if it gets very hot and dry. The soil should be moist 8 to 10 inches underground. Make sure not to overwater the potatoes for 2 weeks after planting. Watering every 4 to 5 days is usually enough during the first weeks after planting. 17 июн. 2019 г.
Should I water newly planted potatoes?
Water is their first need, especially when the roots are shallow and they are beginning to start forming potatoes under ground. Weeding and feeding are their next requirements. Potatoes are hungry plants and need lots of nitrogen.
How often do you water newly planted potatoes?
Ensure you do not overwater the potatoes 2 weeks after planting. During the first weeks of planting, water every 4 to 5 days. 6 to 8 weeks after planting, water the plants every single day or 2 days apart. During this time, the plant is beginning to make new potatoes underground.
Can you overwater potatoes?
This slows plant growth, increases the likelihood of rot, and can be highly detrimental to yield and quality. Early in the season, over-watering can result in misshapen tubers. Later in the season, it increases the likelihood of powdery scab and lenticel growth.
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