Potato

How to make a potato planter for a mini tractor with your own hands
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Planting potatoes on your home plot is one of the most labor-intensive operations. But it’s not enough to have a mini tractor to optimize this process. One more person is needed for every 25-35 m with a bucket...

Features of proper potato storage: from A to Z
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At the beginning of autumn, many housewives buy several bags of potatoes in reserve, and gardeners prepare the harvest for winter storage. Despite the fact that potatoes are very demanding regarding wintering conditions, ...

We determine the weight of the crop by eye: how many potatoes are in 1 kg and how to roughly estimate the weight
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According to the most conservative estimates, potatoes are used in more than 3,000 recipes. And often the amount of ingredients is indicated by weight: either in grams or kilograms. And very rarely - in pieces. ...

What are the advantages of manual potato peelers?
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There are different models of potato peelers in stores, so it’s not easy to immediately choose the right one to help you in your daily kitchen routine. We will tell you which models are worth paying attention to and how to use them. Kinds ...

Step-by-step instructions for creating a homemade potato planter
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Attachments can significantly increase the scope of application of walk-behind tractors and mini tractors. For example, a removable potato planter makes the process of planting vegetables easier. There are various models on sale, but you can make it yourself. We'll tell you how to do...

Top leading countries in potato production worldwide
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People began to eat sweet potato tubers 4.5 thousand years ago.The Indians of South America not only cultivated this plant, but also worshiped it, considering it a source of life. At the beginning of the 21st century...

The benefits and harms of potato broth
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When pouring the water left after boiling potatoes into the sink, many people do not even imagine what benefits can be derived from this liquid. In addition to its rich chemical composition, which provides medicinal properties, the decoction is used in cooking...

Preparing the soil for planting potatoes: what soil acidity is needed
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Potatoes are sincerely loved in Russia and called the second bread. But despite its widespread distribution, many people experience difficulties in growing it. Unpretentious potatoes are picky about the quality of the soil. We will tell you what kind of soil...

Technology for planting potatoes with a walk-behind tractor
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Using a walk-behind tractor when growing potatoes significantly increases labor productivity. Various operations when planting and processing crops become more technologically advanced and simpler if you use a walk-behind tractor and additional attachments. As a result, one...

Starch in potatoes: varieties with high and low content
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Different varieties of potatoes have different nutrient ratios. Thus, the amount of starch in potatoes largely determines its taste and ability to boil. We offer a more detailed description of potato varieties with low, medium and...

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