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Potato
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Crop Summary
Category: Vegetables
Season: Rabi
Soil Type: Loose, well-drained sandy loam
Climate: Cool; tuber formation declines under high heat
Water Requirement: Moderate to high; maintain even moisture
Average Yield: About 20-35 t/ha tubers
Crop Description
A cool-season tuber crop requiring loose soil, earthing up, and careful irrigation.
Sowing & Harvesting
Sowing Time: October-November
Harvesting Time: January-March
Fertilizer Requirement
Use a soil-test-based nutrient plan and apply organic manure before planting.
Common Diseases
Monitor regularly for locally prevalent fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases.
Prevention Tips
Use healthy seed, crop rotation, field sanitation, and integrated pest management.
Farmer Tips
✔ Follow recommended sowing time
✔ Maintain proper irrigation
✔ Monitor for early disease signs
✔ Use balanced fertilizers
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