--- title: PotatoWorld Blog | Planting description: Planting | --- [![Voorbeeld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hubfs/Potatoworld_Magazine_July2019%20/Images/logo.png "Voorbeeld")](https://potatoworld.eu/) - [Home](https://potatoworld.eu/) - [News](https://potatoworld.eu/news) - [Blog](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/) - [Magazine](https://potatoworld.eu/magazine) - [Archive](https://potatoworld.eu/archive) - [Subscribe](https://webshop.potatoworld.eu/product/potatoworld-magazine/) - [Extend subscription](https://potatoworld.eu/2013-09-30-08-25-33) - [Advertise](https://potatoworld.eu/advertisement) - [Events](https://potatoworld.eu/events) - [Service](https://potatoworld.eu/service-colofon) - [Links](https://potatoworld.eu/weblinks) - [Webshop](https://webshop.potatoworld.eu) - [Contact](https://potatoworld.eu/contact) - [Home](https://potatoworld.eu/) - [News](https://potatoworld.eu/news) - [Blog](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/) - [Magazine](https://potatoworld.eu/magazine) - [Archive](https://potatoworld.eu/archive) - [Subscribe](https://webshop.potatoworld.eu/product/potatoworld-magazine/) - [Extend subscription](https://potatoworld.eu/2013-09-30-08-25-33) - [Advertise](https://potatoworld.eu/advertisement) - [Events](https://potatoworld.eu/events) - [Service](https://potatoworld.eu/service-colofon) - [Links](https://potatoworld.eu/weblinks) - [Webshop](https://webshop.potatoworld.eu) - [Contact](https://potatoworld.eu/contact) [Bel ons](tel:0703589331) [Mail ons](mailto:redactie@aardappelwereld.nl) [Adverteren](https://potatoworld.eu/adverteren) [Abonneer](https://potatoworld.eu/abonneren) ## [Decisions at planting: Potato planting depth and distances](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/decisions-at-planting-potato-planting-depth-and-distances) By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Apr 11, 2022 9:30:00 AM [![Seed tubers are planted in small holes or shallow planting furrows made by the planting machine.](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%20blog%2075.jpeg?width=139&name=Image%20blog%2075.jpeg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/decisions-at-planting-potato-planting-depth-and-distances) **Seed tubers are planted in small holes or shallow planting furrows made by the planting machine. Usually the depth of planting is such that the top.** Topcis: [Planting](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/planting) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/decisions-at-planting-potato-planting-depth-and-distances) ## [Decisions at planting: Plant density of the potato field](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/decisions-at-planting-plant-density-of-the-potato-field) By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Apr 4, 2022 11:00:00 AM [![Tuber size increases with higher yield and lower tuber numbers. ](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%20blog%2074-1.png?width=139&name=Image%20blog%2074-1.png)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/decisions-at-planting-plant-density-of-the-potato-field) **When planting a potato field, a certain surface area of skin of tuber is planted on which there are a number of eyes. These eyes produce none, one or.** Topcis: [Planting](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/planting) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/decisions-at-planting-plant-density-of-the-potato-field) ## [How to deal with intensive rainfall and slopes in potato planting](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/dealing-with-intensive-rainfall-and-slopes-in-potato-planting) By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Apr 6, 2021 9:30:00 AM [![Dealing with intensive rainfall and slopes in potato planting](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Openingsfoto%20blog%2051.jpeg?width=139&name=Openingsfoto%20blog%2051.jpeg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/dealing-with-intensive-rainfall-and-slopes-in-potato-planting) Where rainfall is intensive, leading to a risk of flooding and erosion, and when all operations from tillage through harvest are manual, using. Topcis: [Planting](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/planting) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/dealing-with-intensive-rainfall-and-slopes-in-potato-planting) ## [What are the working practices and common patterns in potato planting?](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/working-practices-and-common-patterns-in-potato-planting) By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Mar 29, 2021 10:00:00 AM [![Working practices and common patterns in potato planting](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Openingsfoto%20blog%2050.jpeg?width=139&name=Openingsfoto%20blog%2050.jpeg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/working-practices-and-common-patterns-in-potato-planting) To optimally intercept solar radiation, the grower needs to create a crop that covers the soil with green foliage as fast as possible after. Topcis: [Planting](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/planting) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/working-practices-and-common-patterns-in-potato-planting) ## [Decisions at planting: Potato planting material](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/decisions-at-planting-potato-planting-material) By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Feb 22, 2021 12:00:00 PM [![Upon planting the potato plant develops main stems, lateral stems and stolons that either or not produce branches.](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Openingsfoto%20blog%2048.jpeg?width=139&name=Openingsfoto%20blog%2048.jpeg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/decisions-at-planting-potato-planting-material) **Planting potato tubers means entrusting to the soil two aspects of propagation material. First there is the genetic material, a species and variety.** Topcis: [Planting](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/planting) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/decisions-at-planting-potato-planting-material) ## [Botanical seed in potato production: Early use of True Potato Seed](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/the-use-of-botanical-seed-in-potato-production-early-use-of-true-potato-seed) By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), May 11, 2020 10:00:00 AM [![TPS may be derived from open pollination by simply collecting berries from the field](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Openingsfoto.jpeg?width=139&name=Openingsfoto.jpeg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/the-use-of-botanical-seed-in-potato-production-early-use-of-true-potato-seed) **In Chapter three of the Potato Handbook, the propagation material of the potato plant is discussed. When True Potato Seed (TPS) is used as.** Topcis: [Planting](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/planting) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/the-use-of-botanical-seed-in-potato-production-early-use-of-true-potato-seed) ## [Propagation material of the potato plant – Seed tubers](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/propagation-material-of-the-potato-plant-seed-tubers) By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), May 4, 2020 2:15:00 PM [![The physical component of the propagation material of the potato plant - its seed tuber](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%2016%20Opening%202.jpeg?width=139&name=Blog%2016%20Opening%202.jpeg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/propagation-material-of-the-potato-plant-seed-tubers) The third chapter of the Potato Handbook discusses the propagation material of the potato plant. This consists of the genetic component - its. Topcis: [Planting](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/planting) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/propagation-material-of-the-potato-plant-seed-tubers) ## [Potato planting methods and systems](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/potato-planting-methods-and-systems) By [Team PotatoWorld](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/author/team-potatoworld), Mar 30, 2020 3:00:00 PM [![Fully mechanized planters pick up seed tubers](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%2013%20-%20opening.jpeg?width=139&name=Blog%2013%20-%20opening.jpeg)](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/potato-planting-methods-and-systems) **Seed tubers of potatoes traditionally were planted manually. In production systems without any traction other than human, this is still a widespread.** Topcis: [Planting](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/topic/planting) [Read more](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/potato-planting-methods-and-systems) [All posts](https://blog.potatoworld.eu/all) [Buy your copy today and get a 1 year free subscription to Potato world magazine.](https://info.potatoworld.eu/handbook) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6072304/38c04586-25b7-4bfd-89fc-289e6c38f45b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6072304/38c04586-25b7-4bfd-89fc-289e6c38f45b) ### Contact ### Adress   | POTATOWORLD MAGAZINE |   | | --- | --- | | Van Stolkweg 31 | Tel: +31 (0)70-3589331 | | Postbus 84102 | Fax: +31 (0)70-3544290 | | 2508 AC Den Haag |   | | Netherlands | E-mail: info@potatoworld.eu |         © 2015 Potatoworld Magazine