Growing potatoes in bags

The main task of the gardener - to grow a high yield. To achieve this goal requires a considerable area with fertile soil.Unfortunately, not everyone can boast of the presence of such property, so you have to use various methods to increase the yield of vegetable crops.

The method of growing potatoes in sacks does not apply to novelties in gardening, but it was started relatively recently. This method has gained great popularity among gardeners who cannot boast of potato yields. The fault is the lack of beneficial trace elements in the soil.

An important advantage of this method is minimal space. You can arrange landing in the most convenient place, the main thing is to have free access to them. This method of increasing the harvest reduces labor costs, thus eliminating the need to dig up the beds, there is no need to spud growing bushes.

Another plus is the soil used. Since it is prepared in advance and saturated with microelements, the potato harvest will not have to be saved from pests, and even more so from diseases.

The most important thing for every gardener is to see the fruits of his labor. And in this technology growing in bags brings only pleasure. No need to dig up the land and harvest in the beds, just enough to disassemble the bag.

There are several nuances that can alert and raise doubts about the use of this method.

• It is necessary to carefully monitor the level of soil moisture in the bags, but if you think that, in a typical garden, the irrigation technology is almost the same, with the only difference that garden plantings can be additionally fed from ground and rainwater.
• Bags must stand firmly on the floor, otherwise they may fall and the crop may die. In order not to put at risk the planted vegetables, you should use large bags with a wide bottom.
• For planting, nutrient soil is required. His preparation should be done in advance. For an ideal composition will require fertile land from the garden and humus.
• After receiving the harvest, it is strictly prohibited to use the soil from the bag for other purposes. It will need to be disposed of.

The method of growing potato crops in bags suggests the presence of some material, without which, unfortunately, it is impossible to do:

1. container;
2. priming;
3. planting material.

In the process of preparation, it is necessary to carefully study each step of the work. One small mistake can lead to a small crop or its complete absence.

First you need to pick up the container and the room for its storage. To date, there are special bags for garden beds, but you can do with improvised means.

Land for planting must have the necessary trace elements. Tubers in an open area in the garden require less nutrients than planting in bags. The ideal soil composition is a mixture of garden soil and previously prepared compost. One to one proportion. You can use the usual land from the garden, but the yield guarantee will be small.

Today, the technology of growing potatoes in bags is very important for each gardener. Understanding the subtleties of the process in the end will please a great harvest. The main thing is not to rush and follow the instructions step by step.

The tubers are planted in good, stable, warm weather, presumably at this time in late April or in May. Bags for future landings are placed in a pre-selected place.The edges of the container are required to tuck in to make it easier to fill the bags with soil. Next, we lay on the bottom of the container wet moist soil. Layer thickness should be about 25-30 cm. Disinfected potato tubers are laid out on top of this layer, preferably sprouted. The distance between the tubers is about 3-4 cm. If the potatoes are small in size, then the distance can be made a little more, or add the number of tubers planted in a bag for one or two pieces. About two to four potatoes fall into one bag.

After about 13–15 days, initial sprouts appear on the surface of the beds, which will later need to be covered with earth when their height is about 10–15 cm, but so that several leaves are visible at the top.

This procedure will be repeated until the container is almost full. The process of sprinkling is necessary for the cultivation of new roots, which later will be pleased with a large crop. A small layer of straw should be laid on top of the sprouts.

With all the manipulations of the garden in the bags need full care. The main thing is a humid environment. Being in a dense container, the water evaporates very quickly. A dry environment for sprouts threatens death.

For the entire period of cultivation, you can feed the potato crop once. For this suitable fertilizer potash or phosphate composition. It is necessary to prepare solutions according to the instruction. To feed the plants according to the following ratio: 1 liter of feeding is spent on 1 bush. The main thing is not to overdo it with nitrogen and nitrates, which can slow down the ripening process and adversely affect the quality of potatoes.

A huge number of reviews can be understood how well known this method. Moreover, gardeners and gardeners are trying to bring something new, use other materials, thereby trying to achieve an increase in crop growth.

1. For the convenience of planting and growing should use sugar bags. You can plant in plastic bags from under the garbage. The main condition is the presence of slots in the lower part of the container, due to which air circulation occurs. The same will need to be done in a plastic bag.
2. The beds in the bags should stand upright so that the shoots stretch upwards.
3. This method is used exclusively in bag packaging. Growing potatoes in barrels or boxes is not recommended. The harvest will turn out to be small, and the time spent and effort will not be returned.
4. Experienced housewives set a goal and were able to grow a good crop of potatoes in bags right in their balcony. Observing the technology of planting and care, with three tubers turned out 4 kg of potatoes.

To use the method of growing potatoes in bags should pay attention to the variety of tubers. It is recommended to pay attention to potatoes with large roots, preferably not requiring special care.

As for the soil, its preparation should be done in the fall. Just the earth will pass all stages of preparation.

Before planting, the potato tubers must be decontaminated. The easiest way for this procedure is done about two weeks before planting the vegetable in the bags.

1. It is necessary to peel the garlic and pass it through the press.
2. The resulting mass is filled with cold water in the ratio of 10 liters to 2 kg of garlic, mix thoroughly and leave for about 2 hours.
3. After the specified time, potatoes are dropped into the harvested infusion. Water should cover it completely.
4. Tubers should be kept in garlic water for at least 5 hours.
5. After passing through the disinfection process, the potatoes must be decomposed in a ventilated area with access to sunlight. The temperature of the room should not exceed +18 degrees.

This method protects the tubers from possible diseases, and also stimulates the growth of potatoes. For 13-14 days, small sprouts 3-5 cm long will appear on the potatoes, after which they can be safely planted in a bag. Tubers without sprouts must be disposed of.

Should focus on caring for plants. Sunlight should not burn them with direct rays. There must be a good circulation of air in the place prepared for growing. The soil moisture of the planted potato requires paying maximum attention. On average, one bag has to pour out about 8 liters of water 2 times a week. If the bed capacity is large, then watering will be increased accordingly. Potatoes consume a lot of water during flowering. If you miss these moments, you can completely lose the harvest.

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