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Potato

Bangaladumpa / Potato

Grow from sprouted tubers in deep bags. Hill up soil as stems grow.

RootmediumseasonalCool seasonWet season
Curated guide
71terrace fit
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Planting calendar

Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Oct–Nov.

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Potato monthly sowing suitability
MonthSuitability
JanuaryNot recommended
FebruaryNot recommended
MarchNot recommended
AprilNot recommended
MayNot recommended
JuneNot recommended
JulyPossible
AugustGood
SeptemberGood
OctoberBest
NovemberBest
DecemberGood
Growing requirements
Sun
5–7 hours direct light
Water
Medium
Shade tolerance
Medium
Container
30L (18 inch grow bag)
Soil depth
35 cm
Support
None
First harvest
90 days from sowing
Lifecycle
110 days
Timeline

Germination: about 8 days.

Flowering begins: around day 35.

First harvest: around day 90.

Harvest window: roughly 45 days.

Terrace notes for Potato

Suitable for Hyderabad terraces with regular watering and good drainage.

Care tips

  • Water when the top inch of soil dries.
  • Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.
Common pests
  • Aphids
  • Whitefly
Common diseases
  • Leaf spot
  • Powdery mildew

Traits

  • Beginner safe

Questions about growing Potato

Can I grow Potato or Bangaladumpa / Potato in a balcony or terrace?

Yes, Potato can be grown in a balcony or terrace if you can provide 5-7 hours of direct light and a container around 30L.

Which month is best to sow Potato?

The best sowing months for Potato are Oct–Nov. Check the monthly calendar on this page before sowing outside that window.

What size pot or grow bag does Potato need?

Potato works best in a container around 30L with at least 35 cm of soil depth and reliable drainage.

How many days does Potato take to harvest?

Potato usually reaches first harvest in about 90 days from sowing, with a harvest window of roughly 45 days.

What are common pests and diseases for Potato?

Watch for Aphids, Whitefly and Leaf spot, Powdery mildew. Start checks early and improve airflow if leaves stay wet.

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Track Potato in Grow for location-aware sowing windows, care tasks and inventory tracking.

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