Potato treatments: what every grower should know
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Planning for 2026
As potato growers plan for the 2026 season, many are reviewing inputs and treatment programmes to protect yield and quality. Understanding how modern treatments work, and the results they deliver, is an important first step.
What are treatments?
Treatments, often referred to as biostimulants, are natural products that support plant growth, resilience and nutrient efficiency. Unlike fertilisers, which supply nutrients directly, treatments work within the plant to help it make better use of existing soil resources.
Why they matter for potatoes
Potatoes demand significant inputs such as water and fertiliser to achieve strong yields. Treatments like Maxstim Agriculture+ can make those inputs work harder by:
- Enhancing nutrient efficiency
- Supporting tolerance to heat, drought and other stress
- Promoting sustainable yield and quality improvements
Proven results
Independent and commercial trials have demonstrated the impact of flavonoid-based treatments such as Maxstim Agriculture+. Across 36 field trials, growers achieved an average 9% increase in marketable yield, improved skin finish and higher margins — all without additional fertiliser.
Building it into your plan
As growing conditions become more challenging, integrating proven treatments into potato programmes offers a practical way to maintain performance and improve profitability.
See what these results could mean for your crop – contact us today.
Tim Cannon (UK + Europe)
Email: tim.cannon@maxstim.com
Mobile: 07884 586191
Tony Kelly (UK)
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Leanne Taylor (UK)
Email: leanne.taylor@maxstim.com
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Phil Kingsmill (UK)
Email: phil.kingsmill@maxstim.com
Mobile: 07860 269996
