Moa

Location:

all types of soil

Planting material preparation:

early tuber warming may be required to break tuber dormancy, prevent breaking off sprouts prior to plantin

Chemical seed treatment:

recommended against rhizoctonia

Plant canape development:

uniform emergence with rapid foliage development

Nitrogen (N):

160-180 kg/ha incl. Nmin

split the N application, especially on light and irrigated locations

Phosphorus (P₂O₅):

90-100 kg/ha

Potassium (K₂O):

250-300 kg/ha

chloride potassium fertilization in one dose before planting

Magnesium (MgO):

80-100 kg/ha

Herbicides:

no use of herbicides containing metribuzin

Fungicides:

apply fungicides according to local or regional risk models

Insecticides:

according to local warning service (if available)

At harvest considerations:

careful harvesting; avoid tuber temperatures <10°C; check skin set before harvesting

Storage:

medium dormancy with medium to good storability