Seed rate
A seed rate of 25-30 q/ha of medium sized tubers should be used. In case of cut potato, atleast 2- 3 buds or eyes in each piece are necessary to ensure good germination and stand. Keep the seeds in baskets or sprouting trays or spread in a room to ensure sprouting. Discard unsprouted and rotten tubers. Take sprouted tubers to the field in the basket or in sprouting trays for planting.
Sowing time
In Himachal Pradesh, potato should be planted in the first half of April. It should be done on ridges 60 cm apart. On sloppy fields, the ridges should be across the slope. The plant distance should be 20-25 cm, depending upon the size of seed. |