New research on adjusting planting time to manage high temperatures

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A research team from Washington State University has been digging into how planting time and temperature influence potato growth, yield, and processing quality. Over two growing seasons, the researchers examined the performance of Shepody and Russet Norkotah under different planting schedules.

The impact of high temperatures depends on both the variety of potatoes grown and their stage of development when high temperatures occur. There is a strong interaction between potato genetics and environment, so it is important to pick the right variety for the expected weather conditions.