Growing potatoes in the garden means the family won’t go hungry

It is almost impossible to winter without potatoes. And in late summer (early autumn), despite the abundance of vegetables and fruits, this crop makes up a significant percentage of our diet. And not only in Russia. A huge part of the world eats potatoes in different preparations. It is nutritious and easy to care for, lasts a long time and has good taste. In addition, it is fed to pets and livestock.

Rarely does anyone praise this queen of the fields for her usefulness. However, the proteins found in potato tubers (albeit in small quantities) have greater biological value for the human body than others. They contain 18 essential amino acids. There are vitamins A, B and C, phosphorus, iron and calcium, sulfur and iodine.

Fresh potato juice is very beneficial for the digestive tract. They treat ulcers and gastritis, and are used for constipation. And fresh potato mush can cure skin burns.

Depending on the variety, climatic conditions, machinery and other important factors, each gardener decides which potato cultivation technology will be most suitable in his case. In order to get a good harvest, she will still have to pay a little attention: fertilize the soil, make sure that weeds are not suppressed, and fight pests.

Before planting, the tubers are germinated. Rarely, but it is still recommended to do a sevose change. To improve flowering, tuberization, etc.You can feed the crop with minerals. When the tubers have already formed, the potatoes become more sensitive to excess moisture. At this time, it needs to have a good supply of oxygen, so it is worth loosening the rows.