Potato Farmers Beware: Avoid This Costly Mistake for Bumper Yields!

• Agricultural scientist Mansukh Lal Kushwaha warns against applying urea/DAP directly with irrigation for quick profits, a common mistake in Vindhya region.
• Proper irrigation timing: immediately if soil moisture is low at sowing, or 12-15 days after sowing when 2-5% germination occurs.
• For furrow irrigation, water only two-thirds of the furrow, leaving one-third dry to prevent collapse and ensure better yield.
• Apply urea, DAP, or other fertilizers only after irrigation, when the field has slight moisture and is in a workable condition.
• Following these expert tips reduces cultivation costs and significantly increases potato crop yield.

Why It Matters: Correct irrigation and fertilizer application are crucial for higher potato yields and reduced costs.