Potato Cultivation in Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir is among the states that grow Potato. 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 Jammu & Kashmir's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Potato Price Trend in Jammu & Kashmir
Potato has no MSP, so its Jammu & Kashmir 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 Jammu & Kashmir
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Jammu 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 Jammu & Kashmir. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Jammu & Kashmir Potato Farmers
Jammu & Kashmir Potato growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.