Q: I am a potato farmer in Kinangop and I have heard that Yara has good fertilisers for the crop. Like many other crops, starting with the right seeds is important, and it is probably even more important for potato to plant clean certified materials that are free of diseases. The seed must also be at the right physiological stage with at least 4-5 sprouted eyes. FertilisationApplication of fertilisers that supply balanced nutrients for potatoes, giving both primary, secondary and micro-nutrients is critical for high and quality yields. Hilling/earthing up is an important practice to also allow for good tuber expansion and avoid physiological disorders like greening of the tubers.

Source: Daily Nation May 05, 2017 17:43 UTC