Potato is a crop grown in temperate climate. The optimum planting time temperature needs to be around 18-20⁰c. Too high temperature damages the tubers and too low temperature damages sprouting.

• For tuber formation and development lower temperatures are desirable. A decrease in the tuber formation and production at a constant temperature above 25⁰c and complete inhibition at 29⁰c is observed
• Plants are damaged even by a mild frost. The optimum soil temperature for the crop varies for different growth stages of the crop but 15-18°C soil temperature is favorable for potato growth. temperature and sunshine hour (At least 6-9 ) are important for potato production
• The water requirement of the crop is not very high. for early varieties, a well distributed rainfall of around 400 to 600 mm is sufficient for its vegetative period.
• Heavy rains, alternating with dry and wet spells are harmful. the optimum soil moisture for the crop is 65-80% of the field capacity. the crop is moderately sensitive to salinity.