Potato and Tuber Crops

Management of Transplanted Mini Setts

• The transplanted minisetts usually get established in a week’s time.
• After establishment, 50:50:50 kg/ha of N, P and K may be applied as basal and one month later, the second dose of fertilizers, 50:50 kg/ha N and K may be applied as top dressing.
• Weeding and intercultural operations could be done at the application of second dose of fertilizers. Thereafter, if need be, one more weeding may be given.
• Due to the closer spacing and intensive growth, weeds would be few and also intercultural operations would be rendered difficult.
• The plants would mature in about 7 – 9 months time depending upon the varietal character.