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.