Development and Growth of Mozika Potatoes A+ Quality in Pakistan

Potatoes are the best and popular vegetables in Pakistan.  Pakistan has produced enough potatoes for seed development and local consumption. 95 percent of potatoes are cultivated and produced locally and Punjab produces a minimum 90 percent of the crop. It is sown in Punjab and we have maximum chances to earn good revenue or profitable returns. Potatoes consumption is reached 33 kilograms in the world.  Pakistan has exported 0.57 m tons of potatoes in 2019 to different countries (2019 to Feb 2019).  Solanum Tuberosum is called the best potatoes which is a cool seasonal crop. In the spring, and winter season, Pakistan’s commercial farms produce and supply new or fresh potatoes or mozika potatoes.

A fresh harvested and homegrown potatoes have changed tastes and available in the grocery store or local markets.  Development of this vegetable in Pakistan is easy and fun-based due to our recommendations for mozika potatoes a+ quality.

Nutrition & Safety

Potatoes 18% starch, small and 2 perfect protein but a good amount of iron, niacin thiamine, magnesium, potassium, nucleic acid/ folic (DNA and RNA),, and Vitamin B6. They are rich sources of vitamin-C. A medium-size potato has 75% calories (more than apple). This vegetable is easy to digest, fats-free and low-in-sodium. You shouldn’t eat green tubers as they have solanine glycoalkaloid which has a bitter taste. It’s found in plants however it is concentrated in the ripened green tuber, potato tubers, and sprouts. It’s toxic at low levels. This green is exposed in storage, in sunlight or at home.

Growth Cycle

Development and growth procedure of potatoes is divided into some stages.

·        Bud Development- The potatoes develop buds that emerge in the soil.

·        Vegetative growth- The root system forms, stems, leaves, photosynthesis process starts, and plants are stored in tubers (nutrients).

·        Tuber initiation- Tuber forms (underground) before flowers of plants.

·        Tuber bulking- It enlarges. Starches and sugar accumulate.

·        Maturation- Now tubers have full-size. Its roots dry and finish. In the maturation process, tuber’s skin toughens so it increases life.

Success of varieties

The growth of potatoes in Pakistan produces commercial varieties.  All these varieties develop properly in Pakistan and mature in some months. We also export russet potatoes. Quality depends on good or bad weather, pests, and disease. The success and popularity depend on some factors like quality, disease resistance, adaptability, and yield. The brown skin-potatoes are a common variety so let’s discuss some other varieties as well (mozika potatoes a+ quality).

White-Skinned Potatoes

EtradePakistan has provided commercial white-skinned potatoes. It varies with development environment. This type has a smooth texture and white color skin.

Red-Skinned Potatoes

Red skinned is also a commercial type. Its plants mature early. This has bright color, smooth texture, and deep eyes- mozika potatoes price in Pakistan.

Russet Potatoes

This is the standard variety you can also grow it in your garden. This variety has a netted texture. Exciting and new varieties like blue or red potatoes supplied through companies for mozika potatoes from Pakistan.

Planting-

Make sure these varieties are developed and collected in winter. If you’ll explore different varieties then you can have great fun.

Soil preparation/fertilization and harvesting process

To grow potatoes crop, you should make the base before planting. It is a common method. This vegetable grows in well-drained, loose soil with acidic soil (PH 5 to 6). Soil needs some treatment. Potatoes grow well in different conditions, so determine the root zone and excess water. To set the root, make the bed of at least 10-12 inches above from earth.   Add some organic matters. Potatoes need nutrition (determine the quantity and type). Pakistan has scientific centers that test the soil.  Florida soil needs potassium and nitrogen. Rows of the crop must have 36 inches space in them. Now for fertilization, add 0.54-LBS of potassium and 0.75 of nitrogen. Roots of potatoes don’t grow well in wet conditions.