Potato and Tuber Crops

Land Preparation and Planting

• Plough or dig land to a depth of 15-20 cm and prepare ridges at a spacing of 45 cm.
• Plant vines at a spacing of 30 cm on ridges either in vertical or horizontal position.
• Horizontal planting of vines to a depth of 4-5 cm and exposing terminal bud ensures quick establishment and promotes tuber yield.
• In loose soils, having good drainage, planting can also be done on flat beds with provision for drainage.