Potato-Inter cultivation

The potato crop develops canopy in about 4 weeks after planting and weeds must be controlled by this time to gain competitive advantage for the crop. If the weeds are large, they should be removed before the ridging operations begin.

The second dose of fertilizer has to apply in one month after transplanting.

The first earthing up should be done when the plants are about 15-25 cm high at 30 DAP. The second earthing up is often done to cover up the tubers properly. It should be done in 70 DAP

First irrigation should be light and given 5-7 days after planting and subsequent irrigation are given at 7-15 days interval depending upon the climatic condition and soil type.