Is it possible to plant cut potatoes: how to increase yields

The hottest season for all gardeners is coming soon - time to plant potatoes. Everyone wants to get a rich and high-quality harvest, so for planting choose the most popular varieties - "Balarosa", "Riviera", "Arizona", "Picasso", "Granada", and "Connect".

Some farmers are used to cutting potatoes before planting. OBOZREVATEL looked into whether it is necessary to do so and whether halved potatoes can really increase the yield.

What is the Fokin method?

Proponents of the Fokin method cut potatoes lengthwise before planting them. They say that this way you can accelerate growth and get a bigger harvest in the fall. But it's not that simple - there are a few tips that you should definitely follow if you decide to use this method this year.

How to cut potatoes correctly

Experts confirm that you can plant cut potatoes. This way you will get more fruits from one tuber.

The Fokin method is useful if you have a limited amount of planting potatoes left after winter.

However, not all cut tubers can take root. Firstly, you need to cut the potatoes with a sharp knife, and most importantly, never in small pieces. Each piece should be the size of a small apple. Be sure to make sure that each part of the cut potato has at least two eyes.

Earlier, OBOZREVATEL told what should be planted in favorable April days according to the sowing calendar.

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