FAISALABAD:The agriculture experts advised growers to start cultivation of Baharia potato crops with the advent of January and complete it by mid of February to get a bumper yield. According to a spokesman for the Agriculture (Extension) Department, the potato is used largely in Pakistan because it is a rich source of proteins, carbohydrates, potassium and sodium, etc.
He said farmers should start its cultivation in January and use seed of approved varieties over maximum space of their land. Its production would not only play a pivotal role in meeting food requirements of the country but also help growers in mitigating their financial constraints, he added.