by helen.holman | Jun 8, 2026 | Crop Health, Nutrient Testing, OptiYield
Petiole testing – isn’t just for ‘off colour’ crops. Petiole testing helps potato growers identify nutrient deficiencies, imbalances and uptake issues before visual symptoms appear. By analysing what the crop is actually taking up during the season, growers can make...
by helen.holman | Jun 2, 2026 | Crop Health, Nutrient Testing, OptiYield
Potato Petiole Analysis: Staying on Track from Emergence and Beyond After the initial sigh of relief that tubers are in the ground and emerged, comes the concern to keep them on track to meet your tonnage and quality commitments at the end of the season – which may be...
by helen.holman | Jan 26, 2026 | Crop Health, Nutrient Testing, OptiYield
Why Soil Analysis Matters in Potato Crops In potato production, the difference between a profitable crop and a marginal one often lies in how well you match soil fertility with plant demand. Soil analysis provides the data; converting that data into a practical...
by helen.holman | Jan 19, 2026 | Nutrient Testing, OptiYield
Why Good Soil Sampling Matters for Potato Crops Soil sampling isn’t just a box to tick — it’s the foundation of smart nutrient management and better yields. Done right, soil samples can reveal everything from nutrient deficiencies to hidden imbalances that limit plant...
by helen.holman | Jan 12, 2026 | Nutrient Testing, OptiYield
Why Standard Soil Tests Don’t Tell Potato Growers What They Need to Know Standard soil tests for potatoes are a useful starting point, but they rarely provide the full picture needed to build an accurate fertiliser and crop nutrition programme. They can show basic...
by helen.holman | Sep 17, 2025 | Nutrient Testing, OptiYield
Standard soil tests are a useful starting point, but they do not always explain what nutrients are available to the crop, what may be locked up in the soil, or how nutrient interactions affect uptake. OptiYield gives growers a wider view of soil health, nutrient...
