Choose the right variety to prepare planting containers and soil for sowing and planting. Daily management, harvesting and appreciating potatoes, as a common ingredient in our daily life, their tubers are full and delicate in taste, and they are deeply loved. Did you know? Potatoes are not only edible, but also used as potted ornamental plants, adding a touch of greenery to the home environment. Let's discuss the planting methods of potted ornamental potatoes and easily create a small green corner at home. Select the right variety When selecting varieties of potted ornamental potatoes, priority should be given to varieties with short plants and beautiful blossoms. Currently, common ornamental potato varieties on the market include "Ruby" and "Yellow Rose". These varieties are not only bright in tubers., and the flowers are rich in color, making them very suitable for potted viewing. To prepare planting containers and soil planting containers, you can choose clay pots, plastic pots, etc. with good air permeability, and the size is appropriate so that the plants can stretch and grow. In terms of soil, loose and well-drained leaf soil or peat soil should be selected, and appropriate amount should be added. Garden soil and perlite to improve the breathability and water retention of the soil. Sowing and planting 1. Sowing time: Spring is the best time to plant potted ornamental potatoes, and sowing is usually carried out from March to April.
2. Sowing method: Cut the potatoes into small pieces, each piece contains 1-2 bud eyes, and then apply plant ash to the incision to prevent the invasion of bacteria. Lay the potato pieces flat on the soil surface with the bud eyes facing upward., keep the spacing 5-10 cm.
3. Watering: Immediately after sowing, water thoroughly to keep the soil moist. Daily management 1. Watering: During the growth period, keep the soil moist, but avoid standing water. When the soil surface is dry, water should be watered in time.
2. Fertilization: During the growth process, apply thin compound fertilizer every 15 days to promote plant growth.
3. Light: Potatoes like light and should be placed in a sunny place to ensure healthy growth of the plant.
4. Pest and pest control: Regularly observe plants. Once pests and diseases are discovered, timely measures should be taken to prevent and control them. Harvest and Appreciation When the potato tubers begin to expand, they can be harvested. Digging the potato pieces out of the soil, washing and drying them, and you can appreciate their unique tuber shape. The potato flowers have a long flowering period and are colorful. It is also a beautiful scenery.
The planting method of potted ornamental potatoes is simple and easy. Just pay attention to the following points and you can easily create a small green corner at home. Let's do it together and enjoy the fun of planting!
References: "China Horticulture" Magazine, No. 2, 2019,"Home Gardening Planting Skills" and "Horticulture Technology" Magazine, No. 3, 2020,"Planting and Management of Ornamental Potatoes"