Land Preparation

• Plough the land to a depth of 20-40 cm and made to a fine tilth
• Make ridges and furrows, especially in heavy textured soils.

Planting

• Plant tubers to a depth of 6-7 cm
• A spacing of 90 X 90 cm is usually practiced with a planting density of 12,345 plants/ha
• Planting on ridges or mounds is often recommended since tuber formation is improved when adequate drainage is provided
• It is advisable to keep the apical portion above the ground level while planting the cut pieces
• Pits converted to mounds is the usual method of planting