Potato Yield Estimation

How to Estimate Potato Yield Using CalculatedAg.com

Accurately estimating potato yield is essential for optimizing harvest planning, fertilization, and maximizing crop revenue. Follow the simple steps below to estimate your potato yield:

1. Measure Row Spacing
   Measure the distance between potato rows in inches (e.g., 36 inches). Enter this value in the "Row Spacing" field.


2. Measure Plant Spacing
   Measure the distance between each potato plant in a row in inches (e.g., 12 inches). Enter this value in the "Plant Spacing" field.


3. Determine the Average Potato Weight
   Weigh a sample of potatoes and calculate the average weight in grams (e.g., 140-285 grams). Enter this value in the "Average Weight" field.


4. Estimate the Number of Potatoes per Plant
   Estimate the average number of potatoes per plant (e.g., 5 potatoes). Enter this value in the "Average Number of Potatoes per Plant" field.


5. Calculate Potato Yield Estimate
   Click the "Calculate Yield Estimate" button. The tool will compute your estimated yield in pounds per acre using:
   ((Average Potato Weight x Potatoes per Plant x Plants per Acre) ÷ 453.592)
   This formula accounts for row spacing, plant spacing, the average weight of a potato, and the number of potatoes per plant.

For the most accurate results: Take multiple samples from different sections of your field to average the data for row spacing, plant spacing, average potato weight, and the number of potatoes per plant.