How to Use Carbide to Break Potato Tuber Dormancy With Carbide Powder from MDQ.
In potato cultivation, one of the challenges that farmers often face is tuber dormancy—that is, a condition where the tubers do not sprout immediately after being harvested. In fact, in the process of propagation or replanting, breaking dormancy is very important to ensure uniform and optimal shoot growth. One effective and widely used method for breaking dormancy is to use carbide (calcium carbide). Carbide works by releasing acetylene gas when it reacts with water. This gas functions as a stimulant for the growth of shoots in potato tubers. PT EMDEKI UTAMA Tbk, as a provider of quality carbide powder, presents practical and efficient solutions for the needs of potato farmers.
Breaking dormancy is important to: ●Speed up the planting cycle ●Guarantee uniform shoot growth ●Increase crop productivity Here's how to use MDQ Carbide Powder to break the dormancy of the tools and materials required: ●Carbide powder MDQ ●Closed bucket or container ●Clean water ●Potato tubers are healthy and have been sorted ●Plastic or tarpaulin for tight covering ●Gloves and mask (for safety) Usage Steps: 1. Potato seeds are arranged on plastic tarpaulin. Size is adjusted to the number of seeds. 2. Carbide powder (3 kg per 1 ton) is placed on top of the pile of potatoes. 3. The plastic is closed tightly so that the carbide gas remains contained. 4.After 3 days, the plastic is opened and the seeds are transferred to the container/crate. 5.After 2 weeks, white shoots will begin to appear. 6.After 1-2 weeks after the shoots appear, the seeds are ready to be planted. Advantages of MDQ Carbide Powder ●Standardized Quality: Fine granules make it easier to control the dose. ●Fast Reaction: Efficient in producing acetylene gas for dormancy breaking. ●Practical to Use: Packaged safely, easy for farmers to store and use. Carbide powder from MDQ is an effective solution to help farmers break the dormancy of potato tubers quickly and efficiently. With the right procedures, the use of carbide can significantly increase productivity and planting efficiency. For product information and orders, please contact the Emdeki Team via WhatsApp at 0821-5112-2899 or email info@emdeki.co.id