All about planting potatoes in May

Gardeners who grow potatoes on their site prefer to plant tubers in the soil in May. It is quite easy to choose the most suitable moment for this procedure. The main thing is to focus on the peculiarities of the local climate, and follow the advice of more experienced gardeners.

In order for the potatoes to start well, and the yield to be high, it is necessary to create good conditions for the development of young tubers.

1. Temperature. It is worthwhile to start planting plants in May, after waiting for the soil temperature to warm up to 8-10 degrees. 13-21 days before planting, the tubers should also be warmed up. In this case, they quickly adapt to new conditions and grow.

2. Humidity. You need to plant potatoes in moist soil. In this case, the ground should not be too wet. This can lead to the development of various fungal diseases.

3. Soil quality. The soil for planting must be prepared in the fall. At this time, the garden is well dug, removing the roots of weeds, and also fed with humus and ash. In the spring, the soil is loosened again before planting the tubers.

Some gardeners, when choosing the perfect time to plant potatoes, pay attention to various signs. It is believed that it is possible to start planting work during the flowering of dandelions and bird cherry.

In many ways, the choice of time for planting depends on the characteristics of the local climate.

In the warm regions of the country, in the first days of this spring month, active planting work is already underway. They usually begin in April. It is then that early potato varieties are planted in the south. But they are engaged in planting late potatoes in May. This is usually done at the very beginning of the month. In the middle lane and the Moscow region, this is done in the first or second decade of May.

In Siberia and the Urals, potato planting begins after May 10. Work can continue until the end of the month. As a rule, only early and mid-season potatoes are planted in these regions. Late varieties are not particularly popular there.

Now there are a large number of different varieties of potatoes. By the time of ripening, they can be divided into early, mid-season and late.

First of all, early varieties of potatoes are planted on the site. On average, this is done on May 1-10. These plants take about two months to fully mature. The most popular are the following options.

1. "Agatha". It is a popular Dutch variety. It is successfully grown not only in Europe, but also in Russia.

2. Rosara. This variety is popular with gardeners living in the northern regions. The flesh of the potato is light, and the skin is pink. It is delicious and perfect for cooking.

3. Impala. This is another Dutch variety that gardeners in all regions of the country are happy to grow. The flesh and skin of the potato are yellow.

4. "Bashkir". Potatoes with white flesh and pink skin can be boiled, fried or baked. His taste is always equally pleasant. Potatoes are great for Ural gardeners.

5. "Nevsky". This variety is also suitable for planting in the Urals.It is distinguished by its high yield and unpretentiousness.

6. "Alliance". A versatile variety that is well suited for planting in both warm and cold parts of the country. Root vegetables taste good and are liked by most gardeners.

7. Red Scarlet. This potato is loved for its delicious taste and high yield. It is common in many regions of the country.

Mid-season potato varieties are planted in the soil after May 10. They will be ready for digging in about 70-90 days. Such varieties are stored longer than early ones. The following types of potatoes can be planted in May.

1. Amarosa. These tubers have a reddish rind and light yellow flesh. The fruits are large in size. Amarosa grows well in the northern regions of the country.

2. Tuleyevsky. The large yellow potato has a pleasant taste and good disease resistance. It can be planted both in the western and eastern regions of the country.

3. "Blue". This variety belongs to the middle late. You can dig it up 110 days after disembarkation. Potatoes have a yellow flesh and a very delicate taste.

Late varieties of potatoes are planted towards the end of May. The ripening time of vegetables takes about 3-4 months. Typically, these potatoes are sent for storage or used for animal feed. The following varieties are perfect for planting in May.

1. "Mondeo". This variety was developed in the Netherlands. The tubers are oval and have a light yellow rind. The plant has good resistance to most diseases.

2. "Cardinal". Also a Dutch variety. It is grown mainly in the central regions. The fruits have a pleasant yellow pulp and red rind.

3. Atlant. This type of potato has a high starch content and a pleasant taste. It is great for growing in the central regions of Russia.

When planting potatoes, many summer residents are guided by the lunar calendar. It is believed that the growing moon activates the growth of greenery. Because of this, the tops of the potatoes become lush and strong. But the waning moon affects the growth of tubers.

Determining favorable days for planting potatoes is quite simple. So, in 2021, in May, the optimal time for sowing is 1, 5, 6, 7, 22, 23 May. The unfavorable period for planting potatoes is 9-11, as well as May 15.

Besides, work cannot be carried out on a full moon. It is believed that the roots of plants are especially vulnerable at this time. It is strongly not recommended to plant potatoes on the day of the new moon. Otherwise, the yield of plants will be very low.

Using this information, even a novice gardener can choose the most suitable date for planting potatoes.

To increase the yield of a crop, when planting tubers in May, you should pay attention to the following points.

1. Root crop processing. Gardeners recommend treating potatoes with a solution consisting of 40 grams of superphosphate, potassium salt and the same amount of nitrogen fertilizers. These products are diluted in 10 liters of water. Potatoes treated with a solution must be well dried before planting.

2. Choosing a place for disembarkation. Place potato beds in a sunny place. The rows should be in a north-south direction.

3. Use of quality planting material. For sowing on the site, it is worth choosing healthy tubers. It is worth getting rid of damaged and diseased fruits.

4. Planting depth. In order for the seedlings to be uniform, the grooves or holes in which the tubers are placed must be of the same depth. The larger it is, the longer the potatoes will sprout. On average, the tubers are planted to a depth of 8-12 centimeters.

Planting potatoes in May allows you to quickly get a large harvest without any effort.