DESICCANT DECISIONS:Chemicals,variety,timing impact vine kill

摘要

Vine desiccation is an important decision during the growing season, potentially affecting tubers well into the storage season. Many factors impact vine kill, including chemicals, variety and timing. Knowing each can lead to a profitable harvest of healthy potatoes.Vine kill plays a vital role before harvest. It can control weeds and tuber size, promote senescence and aid maturity -but not a lot of vine desiccation research is being performed today, because most of the chemicals available on the market are active in killing the plant.