Potatoes have long since, been man's best friend. Right from age 5 till age 70 everyone likes this single gorgeous vegetable. Nowadays you can't find any food without traces of this vegetable. However growing potatoes requires a lot of care. Depending upon the method of growth, these potatoes get their flavor and taste. Growing potato in winter is the best choice one can make as compared to summer months. It is best to grow potatoes in late winter because late winter provides the best climatic condition combined with good soil conditions. During summer months, the temperature is too high for the plant growth and during monsoon the soil is too wet to even crop the plant, so the best time interval for the growth of this plant will be during winter.
Planting these potatoes is just not enough to maintain the quality of the crop. It may get destroyed due to pests and other insects. So we must use proper manures, insecticides and pesticides. The soil must be loosely packed for free movement of air and water molecules. This enables the potatoes plant to grow well. Another important thing while growing potato in winter is that you must take great care in regulating the temperature. Growth of potatoes in India is wide spread. They are grown widely in almost all the states of the country especially those having lower temperatures. Apart from India, there are many countries known for the quality growth of these plants especially North America. America, from time immemorial is known for its outstanding quality potatoes. They have set themselves a place in the international markets. Apart from America, Europe also plays a vital role in the growth of this vegetable.
Potatoes, a treasure of life time
Potatoes generally grow in areas where the temperature varies from 25-30 degree Celsius. Beetle eggs can be combined along with these potato plants. The advantage of using beetle eggs is that it adds quality to these crops thereby improving its quality. Even small pots can be used to plant these potato crops. You can keep these small pots in windows for decorative purpose. It adds beauty to your house. Make sure you plant these crops in late winter for the best quality. Thus growing potato in winter has its own list of advantages and disadvantages. Make sure you hold on to the proper procedure and techniques for the growth of the plant.
Potatoes are famous in the international markets. There has been growing demands for these potatoes. Hence planting these crops will increase the economy of our country. Proper maintenance of these crops enables high quality vegetables. India has got all kinds of facilities for the growth of potatoes including temperature, soil and climatic conditions but lags behind in proper maintenance. Hence, with a little bit more of an effort, we can place ourselves in the international markets. Further details regarding the growth of this plant are given in different sites across internet along with few gardening book available in the market. Hence potatoes are a treasure of life time.
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