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Since ancient times, summer residents have used improvised materials both in building houses and to increase yields. We will tell you how to cover a potato bed to get an early harvest and not make a mistake.
We shorten the ripening period of the crop
To get young potatoes as quickly as possible, you need to create a thermal effect after planting the potatoes. To do this, you need to pay attention to film or non-woven material.
Maximum results can be achieved by using black film.
Using
In addition to the warming effect, the film suppresses the growth of weeds and prevents the reproduction of insect pests in the soil. At the same time, you can not hill the potatoes and apply less fertilizer.
Disadvantages
It is necessary to periodically aerate the soil, as there is a high probability of rot formation.
When the air temperature rises, the film will have to be removed, and when it drops, it will have to be stretched again.
Therefore, working with geotextiles, agrospan, lutrasil, and spunbond is much easier.
These are environmentally friendly materials, lightweight and durable, allowing light and moisture to pass through. In addition, they can be used for 3-4 seasons.
Application method
You can completely cover the bed, leaving holes for planting the tubers. Planted potatoes can also be covered.
When choosing a material, you need to pay attention to its density. This indicator depends on the climatic conditions of the region.
In order to obtain the earliest variety of potatoes, it is better to use white materials with a density of 30-40 units, which are stacked on supports.
