Carl Rosen
University of Minnesota
In Minnesota potatoes are typically grown under irrigated conditions on sandy soils with little organic matter. Because of an extensive nutrient requirement and a relatively shallow root system -- most roots are within the top foot -- the crop is often responsive to applied nutrients, particularly the three primary macronutrients, which are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
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