Question: query regarding potato 
Answer: soil type: well drained sandy loam and loan soils, rich in organic matters are suitable. preferably a pulse crop should be included in the rotation to improve the soil condition.
 field preparation: field should be thoroughly ploughed to obtain a good tilth. it should be levelled for uniform distribution of irrigation water or to maintain soil moisture uniformly under rained situation. the furrows should be prepared at 50 cm apart. 
time of planting: the optimum time for planting is mid october to mid november. in case of kufri sindhuri planting may be extended up to first week of december.
 methods of planting: the sprouted tubers should be planted in furrows with sprouts facing up ward. in handling the tubers, care should be taken to avoid sprout damage.
fertilizer dose: urea 19, ssp 90, mop  24 kg/bigha should be applied