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Potato.
Solanum tuberosum
Pronunciación so-LAY-num too-ber-OH-sum
También se conoce como Irish Potato, Potato
Potatoes are a staple crop grown for their edible tubers that develop underground. They thrive in cool weather and prefer loose, well draining soil to allow the tubers to expand. You will love harvesting these fresh from your own garden.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Media
- Tipo de planta
- Herbaceous perennial grown as an annual
- Luz
- Full sun
- Luz en interior
- Sol directo
- Riego
- Cada 3 a 7 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 3 feet tall
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Rápido
Cuidados
Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged to prevent rot. Hill soil around the base of the stems as they grow to protect developing tubers from sunlight. Watch for yellowing leaves or wilting, which can signal pests or watering issues.
- Riego
- Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season, especially when tubers are forming.
- Abonado
- Apply a balanced fertilizer once a month during the active growing phase.
- Poda
- Cut back the foliage once it begins to yellow and die down naturally before harvest.
- Trasplante
- Potatoes are typically grown in the ground or large containers and are harvested annually rather than repotted.
- Suelo
- Loamy, well draining soil
- pH del suelo
- 5.0 to 6.0
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- The foliage and green tubers are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Cómo identificarla
- Compound leaves with oval leaflets
- Small white, pink, or purple flowers
- Starchy edible tubers underground
- Hollow or solid green stems
Ciencia
- Familia
- Solanaceae
- Género
- Solanum
- Orden
- Solanales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
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