Potato Yield at Risk: Essential Tips for Farmers to Boost Production Now!
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News18•10-01-2026, 13:59
Potato Yield at Risk: Essential Tips for Farmers to Boost Production Now!
- •November-December potato crops in Chhattisgarh are at the crucial tuber formation stage; negligence can reduce yield.
- •Dr. Manoj Kumar Sahu advises timely irrigation, fertilizer management, and earthing up for optimal potato growth.
- •Earthing up involves hoeing and piling soil around stems to promote root spread and tuber development.
- •Friable soil and correct earthing up during the cold season lead to abundant, high-quality potato tubers.
- •Farmers must monitor for Early Blight and Late Blight, especially during cloudy weather, and spray Hexaconazole or Tebuconazole for control.
Why It Matters: Timely care, including irrigation, earthing up, and disease control, is crucial for maximizing potato yield.
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