questions: farmer asking query regarding field preparation for potato. 
 answers: seed rate-4 q/bigha seed treatment: in case of cut seeds, the pieces are to be dipped in mancozeb (indofil m-45) @ 5g in 1 lit of water for about 10 minutes. after treatment seeds are to be spread thinly and dried under shade for 48 hours, or should be covered with moist gunny bags for 2-3 days for suberization. fertilizer dose: urea-19, super-45, potash-12.