Potato farmers must keep these things in mind while selecting seeds

For potato cultivation, farmers should select only high-yielding, pest-free, healthy and pure seeds. The use of certified seeds is very important for good yield.
It is also advisable to replace the seed stock every 3-4 years as failure to do so may spoil the varieties and result in low yields.
Healthy, medium or small-sized sprouted tubers should be selected for planting.
For ideal planting, the tuber size should be about 2.5 cm in diameter and 25-40 grams in weight.
Larger tubers can be harvested. Each piece should have 2-3 long eye-shaped pieces.
The seed should be from the previous year’s crop, the seed rate being about 1.5 to 2.5 tonnes per hectare.
The harvested tubers can be used for the main crop. Care should be taken when cutting tubers.
Each piece should have two to three eyes and weigh at least 25 grams. If any diseased tuber is seen, it should be removed.

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