Potato Black Heart: Complete Treatment Guide

Potato Black Heart

What is Potato Black Heart?

Symptoms

  • Internal blackening
  • Gray tissue center
  • Sharp tissue boundaries
  • Normal exterior
  • Center discoloration
  • Tissue death

What Causes Potato Black Heart?

  • Low oxygen
  • Poor ventilation
  • High CO2 levels
  • Poor storage
  • Temperature stress
  • Pile compression

How to Treat Potato Black Heart

Organic Treatments

  • Improve ventilation
  • Proper storage
  • Temperature control
  • Reduce pile size
  • Air circulation
  • Regular monitoring

Chemical Treatments

  • Not applicable
  • Focus on storage
  • Environmental control
  • Preventive measures

Cultural Controls

  • Proper storage
  • Good ventilation
  • Temperature management
  • Stack height control
  • Regular inspection
  • Air movement

How to Prevent Potato Black Heart

  • Adequate ventilation
  • Proper storage
  • Temperature control
  • Stack management
  • Regular checks
  • Quick cooling

Recommended Fertilizers for Potato Black Heart

  • Not applicable
  • Storage issue
  • Environmental control
  • Post-harvest care