Potato Farming Guide India — Season, Fertilizer, Pests & Market Price

Season

Rabi (main season)

Duration

70–120 days (variety dependent)

Expected Yield

20–35 tonnes/hectare (irrigated)

MSP / Market Price

No MSP

Soil Type

Light to medium loamy, well-drained, pH 5.2–6.4

Water Requirement

Moderate — critical at tuber initiation and bulking stages

Sowing & Planting

October–November in plains; February–March in hills. Seed rate: 2–2.5 tonnes/hectare of certified seed.

200–250kg N, 100kg P, 150kg K per hectare. Split nitrogen into 3 applications.

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Harvest when tops yellow and die. Skin should be firm (test by rubbing). Avoid waterlogged harvesting conditions.

What is the cold storage rent for potatoes?

Cold storage rent in UP is ₹140–₹170/quintal/season (5–6 months). KrishiPulse helps you time your sale to avoid peak arrivals when prices crash.

Which potato variety gives the highest yield?

Kufri Bahar, Kufri Jyoti (table use), Kufri Chipsona (processing) give 35–45 tonnes/ha under good management. Use certified seed from CPRI.

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