Expert Advisory Details

Suggestions to protect potato crop from Aphids and late blight disease

Potato: Aphids' attack on potatoes can be reduced by spraying 300 ml Metasystox 25 EC in 100 liters of water percent. Do not spray insecticides within three weeks of harvest.

• To protect potato crops from late blight, spray Indofil M-45/Mass M-45/Markzeb/Antracol/ Kavach @ 500- 700 g or Copper Oxychloride 50 WP/Mark copper @ 750- 1000 g/acre in 250- 350 liters of water after the weather clears up.
• Sowing of cucumber can be done under low tunnel technology to get early yield.