Dutch Crop tour Potatoes week 26
What is the status of the Innovator plots?
All participating potato plots of the Crop Tour were visited on Thursday 20 June and Friday 21 June. Below is an overview of the progress on 5 of those plots.
On all potato plots of the Crop Tour of Boerenbusiness 3 potato plants were harvested. The stems and tubers of those plants were then counted. The results of this 'trial grubbing-up' are summarized in this article.
The plot in Spijk
The Crop Tour plot in Spijk (Groningen) was not planted until late (April 26) and had sugar beets as pre-fruit. The potatoes are in good shape for the time of year and still have a lot of potential for extra tuber setting. The crop looks vital and has a healthy foliage package that is almost closed.
| spike | |
| planted | April 26, 2019 |
| Number of stems | 7 |
| Number of tubers | 7 |
| In bloom | No |
| Soil type | sea clay |
| Parcel passport | spike |
The plot in Goor
It has been very dry on the potato plot in Goor (Overijssel). Despite this, the potato plants grow well and have a strong root system. The foliage is very high in relation to other Crop Tour plots and has now also been closed. The lot is mostly in bloom.
| Goor | |
| planted | April 23, 2019 |
| Number of stems | 4 |
| Number of Tubers | 8 |
| In bloom | Ja |
| Soil type | Zand |
| Parcel passport | Goor |
The plot in Voorst
The Crop Tour plot in Voorst (Gelderland) has recently suffered from hail damage, which has damaged a number of stems. However, the plot is still in good shape. The plants are in bloom and the plot is completely closed. Compared to the other Crop Tour plots, the tubers are already a lot coarser.
| Voorst | |
| planted | April 19, 2019 |
| Number of stems | 3 |
| Number of tubers | 7 |
| In bloom | Ja |
| Soil type | river clay |
| Parcel passport | Voorst |
The plot in Dronten
The potato plot in Dronten (Flevoland) is located on heavy clay soil, which makes it a late plot. The Crop Tour plot has yet to bloom, but is otherwise vital. There are relatively many tubers under 1 plant.
| Dronten | |
| planted | April 19, 2019 |
| Number of stems | 4 |
| Number of tubers | 11 |
| In bloom | No |
| Soil type | heavy clay |
| Parcel passport | Dronten |
The plot in Ens
The Crop Tour plot in Ens (Flevoland) has yet to bloom. In addition to the plot that participates in the Crop Tour, there is another plot with potatoes of the Innovator variety. That plot was planted earlier and is already in bloom. The Crop Tour plot is in good condition and has a healthy foliage package.
| Ens | |
| planted | April 19, 2019 |
| Number of stems | 3 |
| Number of tubers | 7 |
| In bloom | No |
| Soil type | Sablon |
| Parcel passport | Ens |
5 more lots
The other 5 potato plots that participate in the Boerenbusiness Crop tour, are described in a subsequent article. A conclusion will then also be drawn about the current state of affairs on the plots.
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