rabi
Potato
आलू / Aalu
Solanum tuberosum · Solanaceae
Major Rabi tuber crop. Late blight is the most serious organic challenge — Bordeaux mixture and resistant varieties are essential management tools.
At a Glance
Duration
100 days
Organic Yield
18-25 t/ha
Organic Premium
+40%
Water Need
medium
pH Range
5 – 6.5
Soil Type
loam, sandy-loam
Nutrient Requirements
N
Nitrogen
120-150 kg/ha
P
Phosphorus
60 kg/ha
K
Potassium
100-120 kg/ha
Organic Farming Protocol
1
Seed treatment
Trichoderma dip on seed tubers.
2
Planting
FYM 10-15 t/ha. Wood ash for potassium.
3
Earthing up
Jeevamrutham drench at hilling.
4
Late blight prevention
Bordeaux mixture 1% spray every 10-14 days in humid season.
5
Aphid (virus vector)
Yellow traps, neem oil spray.