Demand for Irish potatoes keeps growing thanks to chips (fries) sold across every town. Highland areas such as Kabale, Kisoro, Mbale and Kapchorwa are leading producers.
Seed matters most
Use certified or clean seed potatoes. Recycled seed spreads bacterial wilt and viruses. Popular varieties include Victoria, Rwangume and Kinigi.
Planting
- Plant sprouted tubers at about 75 cm by 30 cm
- Apply manure and fertilizer at planting
- Earth up soil around plants as they grow
Late blight
The biggest threat in wet seasons. Spray preventive fungicides on schedule and remove infected plants.
Bacterial wilt
Rotate with cereals for at least two to three seasons and use clean seed.
Harvesting and selling
Harvest when vines dry. Cure and store in cool, dark, ventilated stores. Sell to traders, hotels, supermarkets and chip makers who pay for consistent quality.
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