Irish Potatoes Growing
Learn practical skills to grow healthy potatoes and manage pests for a successful harvest.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE
DAY 1:
- Introduction
- Climatic requirements
- Soil requirements
- Insights on varieties
DAY 2:
- Guidelines on tuber seeds selection
- Sprouting/Chitting of tuber seeds
- Cutting tuber seeds
- Seed treatment (Will unveil the secrets)
DAY 3:
- Land preparation
- Planting of seeds
DAY 4 – Management Practices:
- Watering
- Fertilizer application
- Ridging/Weeding
DAY 5 – Growing in Sacks/Containers:
- Planting vessel and soil preparation
- Planting
- General management
DAY 6 – Pests and Disease Management:
- Scouting and spraying
- Common pests and diseases & control measures
DAY 7:
- Guidelines on harvesting
- Post-harvest handling
COURSE CURRICULUM
DAY 1: Introduction & Requirements
Introduction to Irish Potatoes
Video + PDF
Climatic Requirements
Video + PDF
Soil Requirements
Video + PDF
Insights on Varieties
Video + PDF
DAY 2: Seed Selection & Preparation
Guidelines on Tuber Seeds Selection
Video + PDF
Sprouting/Chitting of Tuber Seeds
Video + PDF
Cutting Tuber Seeds
Video + PDF
Seed Treatment Secrets
Video + PDF
DAY 3: Land Preparation & Planting
Land Preparation
Video + PDF
Planting of Seeds
Video + PDF
DAY 4: Crop Management Practices
Watering Techniques
Video + PDF
Fertilizer Application
Video + PDF
Ridging and Weeding
Video + PDF
DAY 5: Growing in Sacks and Containers
Planting Vessel & Soil Preparation
Video + PDF
Planting Process
Video + PDF
General Management
Video + PDF
DAY 6: Pests & Disease Management
Scouting and Spraying
Video + PDF
Common Pests and Diseases
Video + PDF
Control Measures
Video + PDF
DAY 7: Harvesting & Post-Harvest
Guidelines on Harvesting
Video + PDF
Post-Harvest Handling
Video + PDF