Potato Skin Quality Crucial for Price & Storage: Farmers Must Know This Before Harvest!
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News18•10-01-2026, 15:55
Potato Skin Quality Crucial for Price & Storage: Farmers Must Know This Before Harvest!
- •Potato harvesting is underway, and proper care during this period is vital for determining crop price and storage capacity.
- •District Horticulture Officer Dr. Puneet Kumar Pathak emphasizes that potato quality, especially skin strength, is key for good market prices and long-term storage.
- •Stopping irrigation 20-25 days before harvest makes potato skins shiny and hard, improving storage life.
- •Cutting plants at ground level before harvest allows tubers to mature fully, enhancing quality.
- •Collecting potatoes carefully post-harvest to prevent skin damage ensures they can be stored longer and used for seed.
Why It Matters: Proper harvesting techniques, focusing on potato skin quality, are essential for maximizing profits and storage.
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