Solanum tuberosum
Complete potato crop protection program covering soil treatment, early and late blight, bacterial wilt, and tuber moth.
| Category | Planting / Soil Treatment At planting | Pre-Emergence 0-7 days after planting | Post-Emergence / Early Growth 7-21 days after emergence | Vegetative Growth 21-50 days after emergence | Tuber Initiation & Bulking 50-80 days after emergence | Maturation & Harvest 80+ days after emergence |
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Disease Prevention | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nematode Control | — | — | — | — | — | |
Weed Control | — | — | — | — | ||
Insect Control | — | — | ||||
Nutrient Management | — | — | — | |||
Disease Control | — | — | — |
Protect seed tubers from Rhizoctonia (black scurf), soil-borne fungi, and nematodes. Apply fungicides and nematicides as furrow treatments at planting.
Apply pre-emergent herbicides to control grass and broadleaf weeds before crop emergence. Critical window for clean establishment.
Control cutworms immediately after emergence. Begin scouting for aphids and apply post-emergent herbicides for escaped grass weeds.
Begin routine fungicide program for early blight prevention. Manage aphids, thrips, and leaf miners that build up during canopy development.
Critical stage for late blight (Phytophthora infestans) prevention. Protect tubers from tuber moth and maintain disease-free canopy for maximum tuber bulking.
Final disease and pest management before harvest. Focus on tuber moth, late blight protection, and maintaining tuber quality. Observe pre-harvest intervals.
Always read and follow label directions. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling agrochemicals. Store in original containers in a secure location away from children and animals. Dispose of containers properly according to local regulations. Consult your local extension officer for region-specific recommendations.