These diseases occur in potato crop in severe cold, learn the method of prevention from farmer brother..

New Delhi:- Many types of diseases and pests can cause harm to the potato crop in winter due to changes in weather, fog, and falling temperatures. If these problems are not resolved in time, crop production may reduce. Farmers should take precautions to protect their crops. Chhatarpur farmer Gaya Pal has shared information about diseases occurring in potato crop and their prevention.

Diseases affecting potato crop in winter

Jhanjha disease (Lahi insect)
The thrips insect makes holes in the potato leaves and sometimes eats the entire leaves. It is also called Lahi insect, because it also damages the leaves of mustard and other crops.

aphid disease

Mahu is a small insect, which is smaller than the jhanja insect. Apart from potato, it also attacks lentils and other crops. It affects the growth of plants by making them weak.

frostbite

In severe cold, potato plants are affected by frost, due to which the plants get scorched and dry up. Dry plants hinder the growth of potatoes, which reduces the production of the crop.

Due to reduction in crop production
Effect of frost: Due to frost in winter, plants become weak and the size of potatoes remains small.
Short distance between plants: When there is not enough space between plants, the potatoes do not get room to spread. This reduces production.

Measures to prevent diseases

spraying pesticides
Spray appropriate pesticides on the potato crop to protect it from jhanja and aphid pests. It helps in controlling pests.

frost protection

Spray hot water on the plants affected by frost due to cold. With this, dried plants can become green again.

Keep in mind the distance between plants

At the time of sowing the crop, keep sufficient distance between the potato plants, so that there is space for the potatoes to spread in the ground.

cultivate with care

To protect the potato crop from diseases, monitor the crop regularly. Adopt immediate solutions as soon as the initial signs of any problem appear. Farmers should pay attention to crop management along with weather information.

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