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MaxinePotatoes grow best in well-draining, loose, and fertile soil that is rich in organic matter. A slightly acidic to neutral pH level (around 5.8-6.5) is ideal for potato cultivation. Adding compost or aged manure to the soil can help improve its quality for growing healthy potatoes.
yes, you need a mixture of bleach and olive oil. The bleach will open the spuds pores while the olive oil will nuture the potatoe. place the potatoe in the mixture, it doesnt need to be deep, a couple milimeters will do. If you would like to try another approach and grow potatoes to eat... potatoes will grow inside a hessian bag that has been partly filled with a mixture of straw and fertiliser (something like blood and bone, cow manure ). Put in some straw mixture, add some potatoes and cover with more of the straw mixture. Roll down the top of the bag to allow light and air to get to what is inside and give it a drink. As the tops of the leaves rise above the straw layer, add more straw. This will encourage the plant to set more potatoes. Once the bag is full just water occassionally and when the plants die down...... upend that bag and collect your potatoes!
It is NOT true that all plants/fruits need sunlight to grow. Base on my second year experimentation.. i put a sliced potato (the other half is inside the cabinet , the other one is near the window where it can get sunlight) with a 5ml water in the tissue.. i put there the sliced potato then waited for 1 week.. the potato inside the cabinet sprout... this only tells.. potatoes doesn't need sunlight at all.....just think of how a potato sprout under the soil.. where there is no presence of sunlight.
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In what type of soil do potatoes grow?
Potatoes grow best in well-drained, loose, and loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH level between 5.0 and 6.0. This type of soil allows the potatoes to develop properly and prevents issues like waterlogging or poor aeration that can hinder growth.
What type of soil should you plant potatoes in?
Potatoes grow well in loose, well-draining soil that is high in organic matter. Sandy loam or loamy soils are typically recommended for planting potatoes because they provide good aeration and drainage. It is important to avoid compacted or waterlogged soil to prevent issues such as rot and disease.
What vegetables grow under the soil?
yams, potatoes, taro. these are all that I know of. I am sure their are many more.
When potatoes are in the ground do they swell with water when it rains?
Yes, when it rains, potatoes absorb water from the soil through their roots. This absorption can cause the potatoes to swell or increase in size. However, excessive water absorption can also lead to issues such as rotting or cracking in the potatoes.
Can cactus grow in soil?
Yes, cacti can grow in soil. They are well-suited to well-draining soils with good aeration, such as sandy or rocky soil. Overwatering is a common mistake when growing cacti, so it's important to let the soil dry out between waterings.
