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Potato Farming Winter Care Tips: The cold of December damages the potato crop, whereas experts say that if some things are kept in mind then the cold will not harm anything. With a little care the crop will flourish.
Sitamarhi. Agricultural expert Sujit Mahato says that the potato crop needs more care in the harsh weather of December. At this time, sudden drop in temperature slows down the growth of plants, which can affect production. Therefore, if farmers adopt small methods, the crop will not only be protected from cold but the size of the tuber can also increase up to double.
It is important to keep the moisture balanced
Experts say that keeping the moisture balanced is the biggest way at this time. According to Sujit Mahato, light and timely irrigation of potato fields is very important in December. In extreme cold, the ground often becomes hard, due to which the proper moisture does not reach the roots of the plants. In such a situation, farmers should do light irrigation so that the soil remains soft and the plants can easily absorb fertilizer and water.
There should not be waterlogging
Also, there should be no water logging in the field, because water logging causes the tubers to rot and can cause major damage to the crop. Regular checking during crop handling is also necessary. In this season, the risk of blight, insects and fungus increases, which can stop the growth of plants.
Sujit advises that farmers should check their fields at an interval of two to three days. Spray the correct medicines as soon as the initial symptoms of the disease appear. Due to this, the disease is controlled before it spreads and the crop remains safe.
December cold will not bother you
Finally, experts consider light weeding to be very effective. He says that by hoeing the soil becomes friable, the roots of the plants get more air and the tubers start growing faster. This strengthens the plants and reduces the effect of cold. If farmers adopt these easy methods then the cold of December can become not an enemy of the potato crop but an opportunity for growth.
