IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE: Pre-season planning saves time, money during season

摘要

Growers know that an improperly functioning irrigation system will greatly reduce the size and quality of a potato crop. Under-watered plants will produce fewer tubers with less size uniformity, and over-watered plants will have a greater incidence ofdisease. Soil moisture levels for potatoes range from 70 percent to 90 percent, so matching seasonal crop water requirements with seasonal application isn't optimum. Light, frequent water applications are best for maintaining the correct soil moisture level.