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Potato.
Solanum tuberosum
Prononciation so-LAY-num too-ber-OH-sum
Aussi appelée 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.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Moyenne
- Type de plante
- Herbaceous perennial grown as an annual
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 3 à 7 jours
- Taille adulte
- 3 feet tall
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
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.
- Arrosage
- Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season, especially when tubers are forming.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced fertilizer once a month during the active growing phase.
- Taille
- Cut back the foliage once it begins to yellow and die down naturally before harvest.
- Rempotage
- Potatoes are typically grown in the ground or large containers and are harvested annually rather than repotted.
- Sol
- Loamy, well draining soil
- pH du sol
- 5.0 to 6.0
Sécurité
- Animaux
- The foliage and green tubers are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Comment l'identifier
- Compound leaves with oval leaflets
- Small white, pink, or purple flowers
- Starchy edible tubers underground
- Hollow or solid green stems
Science
- Famille
- Solanaceae
- Genre
- Solanum
- Ordre
- Solanales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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