Potato Cultivation in Gujarat
Gujarat is the 4th-largest producer of Potato in India. Potato (आलू) here is a vegetable crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Jan-Mar) season (Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Jan-Mar)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Gujarat's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Potato Price Trend in Gujarat
Potato has no MSP, so its Gujarat price is fully market-driven by local supply and demand. Prices dip at peak harvest arrivals and recover in the off-season - track the daily rate and time your sale.
Where to Sell Potato in Gujarat
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Ahmedabad APMC, Surat APMC, Rajkot APMC, Unjha APMC, Mehsana Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Gujarat. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Gujarat Potato Farmers
Gujarat Potato growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.