According to him, this year it is planned to plant potatoes on an area of 1,661 hectares, and currently, work has already started on 10 hectares. Farmers will use a new potato variety called "Elita," unlike previous years when different varieties were planted. "It is expected that the harvest will be successful this season," he added.
Last year, the area planted with potatoes was 1,687 hectares, and the total harvest exceeded 26 tons. The selling price of the products ranged from 30 to 75 soms per kilogram.
Earlier, Turmush reported that in 2025, potato planting in this area started 10 days earlier than usual.
Since the beginning of spring fieldwork, including potato planting, there has been increased activity in the Aravan district. This was mentioned by Abdyraim Bokoey, head of the district agricultural development management.
In 2025, it is planned to plant potatoes on 1,720 hectares, which is 18 hectares more compared to 2023. "Due to weather conditions, planting work started on January 27-28. In the rural municipality named after S. Yusupova 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 and use the varieties 'Agata,' 'Alvara,' 'Reviera,' as well as a new variety 'Aktrisa,' which is early-maturing and will be ready for sale in May. We expect that prices for potatoes will rise this year," noted Abdyraim Bokoey.
Currently, in the urban food markets of Osh, potatoes are sold at a price ranging from 50 to 80 soms per kilogram.
Considering the climatic conditions, potato planting in the Aravan district traditionally begins 10 days earlier than in other regions.
