PotatoLink Podcast Episode 1: Potassium demonstration at Canowindra, NSW
Stephanie Tabone (PotatoLink and AHR) talks to NSW's regional representative Marc Hingerager about his 2022 Potassium demonstration trial in Canowindra NSW. They discuss the trial, the results and why potassium is important.
Potassium, specific gravity and getting the balance right
Potato plants take up large quantities of potassium with peak daily uptake reaching over 4 kg/ha/day. Supplying potassium is most important during stolon and tuber initiation, although maximum uptake occurs during tuber bulking. This PotatoLink magazine article includes information on supplying potassium to crops and how potassium has helped Canowindra, NSW potatoes.
Potassium: A vital macronutrient in potato production — A review
With information from 48 peer-reviewed studies this review provides the most up to date understanding of potassium nutrition for potatoes.