Potatoes (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What family do potatoes belong to?
What family do potatoes belong to?
Solanaceae
What is a potato tuber?
What is a potato tuber?
A modified stem for food storage
When are maincrop potatoes harvested?
When are maincrop potatoes harvested?
From September onwards
Why is County Donegal ideal for seed potato production?
Why is County Donegal ideal for seed potato production?
Windy conditions prevent aphids
What is the optimal soil pH range for potatoes?
What is the optimal soil pH range for potatoes?
to
How often should potatoes be grown on the same field?
How often should potatoes be grown on the same field?
Once every four years
How far can potato blight spores travel?
How far can potato blight spores travel?
Up to km
What problem does excess nitrogen cause in potatoes?
What problem does excess nitrogen cause in potatoes?
Watery tubers with low dry matter
What is the expected yield range for maincrop potatoes per hectare?
What is the expected yield range for maincrop potatoes per hectare?
tonnes
Which factor does NOT reduce dry matter content in potatoes?
Which factor does NOT reduce dry matter content in potatoes?
Adequate potassium supply