Limpopo
Table potato production
- Irrigation / dry-land:
- All plantings are under irrigation.
- Table and seed potatoes:
- A small amount of certified seed potatoes are produced in the region.
- This region is the largest producer of table potatoes in South Africa.
- Planting time:
- There are two potato plantings. An early crop is, planted from January to Marchand the main
- crop is planted from April to August.
- Marketing period:
- The early crop is marketed from April to the end of August and the main crop from September to February.
- Processing:
- Nearly 25% of the early table crop and 12% of the main table crop are processed.
- Cultivars:
- The main table cultivars are:
- Early crop: Mondial, BP1 and UTD.
- Main crop: Mondial, BP1 and UTD.
The Limpopo potato production region streches from Setlers in the south to Pontdrif in the north. All plantings are under irrigation - mostly from boreholes. The average annual rainfall is more or less 350mm and the temperature fluctuates between 10 - 15 degrees C in winter and 18 - 25 degrees C in summer.
Limpopo the province taking the lead regarding emerging farmer development and BEE projects. They are to be congratulated on this achievement.
Limpopo
Production statistics / produksie statistieke
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