EARLY POTATO GROWINTG
A series of potato growing experi- \ ments carried out in the Pukekohe district by the Department of Agriculture resulted in the following recommendations in regard to manuring:—(l) Use a mixture of 12 to locwt superphosphate and 4 to Ocwt sulphate of ammonia per acre; or <2) 4 to 6cwt diammonphos per .acre (the respective prices of these fertilisers should determine which i<s {, 0 : be used). (3) The inclusion of about 2cwt potash per acre is an established practice. In the experiments cpnducted the potash was of no value in increasing yield and there was no evidence to show it conferred other benefits. Further experiments are necessary before the Department is prepared to advocate the exclusion of potash. (4) Do not distribute the manure too widely in the rows the indications are that it is better to put it in a narrow strip a few inches in width along the row of sets. It must bo clearly understood that these recommendations may be subject to modification as further evidence is gained from experiments.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 217, 13 September 1930, Page 6 (Supplement)
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