According to him, this season it is planned to plant potatoes on 1,661 hectares. Currently, work is being carried out on 10 hectares. This year, a new potato variety called "Elita" is being used, which has replaced the previously used varieties. He noted that the harvest is expected to be successful, as in previous years.
In 2023, potatoes were planted on 1,687 hectares, yielding more than 26 tons of harvest, which was sold at prices ranging from 30 to 75 soms.
Earlier, Turmush reported that on January 30, 2025, potato planting began 10 days earlier than usual.
Spring fieldwork has also begun in the Aravan district. This was reported by Abdyraim Bokoев, the head of the district agricultural development management.
According to him, in 2025 it is planned to plant potatoes on 1,720 hectares, which is 18 hectares more compared to 2023.
"Due to weather conditions, work started on January 27-28. In the villages of the S. Yusupova rural district and in the village of Kyzyl-Dobo, farmers have already begun to plant potatoes under film. We plan to increase the area to 1,720 hectares, which is 18 hectares more than last year. We are using the varieties 'Agata', 'Alvara', 'Reviere', as well as a new variety 'Aktrisa'. These early-maturing varieties will be ready for sale by May. This season, an increase in potato prices is expected," added Abdyraim Bokeев.
Currently, potatoes in the markets of the city of Osh are sold at prices ranging from 50 to 80 soms per kilogram.
Thanks to favorable climatic conditions in the Aravan district, potato planting begins each year 10 days earlier than the established deadline.
