KCC transcript #14634
KARNATAKA · TUMKUR · Cultural Practices
Query
Asked about suitable soil for potato cultivation.
KCC answer
Yes, potatoes are suitable for dryland farming, and can be a productive crop in these areas.sandy loam or loamy soil is generally considered ideal.soil pH between 5.5 and 6.0 is preferred.
ಹೌದು, ಆಲೂಗಡ್ಡೆ ಒಣಭೂಮಿ ಕೃಷಿಗೆ ಸೂಕ್ತವಾಗಿದೆ ಮತ್ತು ಈ ಪ್ರದೇಶಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಉತ್ಪಾದಕ ಬೆಳೆಯಾಗಿರಬಹುದು. ಮರಳು ಮಿಶ್ರಿತ ಗೋಡು ಅಥವಾ ಗೋಡು ಮಣ್ಣು ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಸೂಕ್ತವೆಂದು ಪರಿಗಣಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. 5.5 ಮತ್ತು 6.0 ರ ನಡುವಿನ ಮಣ್ಣಿನ pH ಅನ್ನು ಆದ್ಯತೆ ನೀಡಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.
| Sector | HORTICULTURE |
|---|---|
| Category | Vegetables |
| Crop | Potato |
| Season | NA |
| Created (source) | 2025-05-28T18:02:05.417 |
| Last synced | 2026-04-03 15:00:03 |
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