Potato Crop Alert: Frost Threat Until Jan 15! Experts Share Protection Tips

• Potato crops face a high risk of frost between December 15 and January 15, impacting tuber development and yield.
• Frost causes potato leaves to scorch, preventing food production and leading to small, underdeveloped tubers.
• Symptoms include sparkling dew drops on plants; timely light irrigation helps maintain temperature.
• Experts recommend fungicides like Indofil M-45, Ridomil, or Mancozeb (2.5g/liter water) for protection.
• Other preventive measures include creating smoke on field boundaries by burning dry grass and regular weather monitoring.

Why It Matters: Protect potato crops from frost between Dec 15-Jan 15 using irrigation, fungicides, and smoke to ensure good yield.