The entire production, harvest and postharvest sequence must be geared to preserving the flawless appearance that is the foundation of marketing success. Soils must be in the best physical condition possible. Timing of vine killing is important but can be difficult because many of the varieties tend to mature later and develop large, upright canopies. Since many specialty varieties are thin-skinned, careful harvest procedures and handling afterwards are mandatory. Europeans have designed modified diggers that gently place tubers back on the ground, he said.
Drip irrigation boosts yields.
We got about 500 cwt. of Keukas. Of course, yields like that don't matter unless the potatoes are bought. Innovative and imaginative marketing can take care of that issue, Lamont believes with enthusiasm.