1. The smaller the potato tuber, the larger it produces tubers, and vice versa. Therefore, it is best to plant medium-sized tubers, or cut large tubers so that there are several eyes on each part.

2. Deeply planted tubers will give a trifle and an abundance of tops.

3. It is better to feed potatoes with chemical fertilizers – organic matter, especially manure, negatively affects the taste qualities.

4. To get large, tasty tubers, slightly break the tops. After that, the nutrients are consumed exclusively for the development of the tuber. It is necessary to carry out such a procedure 1-2 weeks after flowering.

5. Phytophthora never develops on soils rich in copper. Therefore, before planting, treat the tubers with a solution of copper sulfate (Bordeaux liquid). They also spray the tops, especially in the initial stage of growth.

6. When the leaves begin to turn black from late blight, it is necessary to immediately cut off the tops and burn them.

7. Horseradish, calendula, aromatic herbs are planted along the edges of the potato field – they all have a beneficial effect on his health.

8. The following plants scare off the Colorado potato beetle: coriander, cottontail, nasturtium, tansy, marigolds. They are planted along the edge of potato beds.

9. But sunflower has a depressing effect on potatoes.