Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Saharanpur Farmer Cultivates 'Air Potato' on Vines
In Saharanpur, India, a farmer named Rajendra Atal is growing a special kind of potato called the 'Air Potato'.
Unlike regular potatoes that grow underground, the Air Potato grows on vines, like a plant.
This type of potato is originally from Asia and Africa and tastes similar to the ones we eat.
It's a good option for people who don't eat vegetables that grow in the ground.
Atal is helping other farmers grow this unique potato, which is sold at a higher price because it's rare and grown in a special way.
They are trying to grow more of them because there aren't many left.
A farmer in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, cultivates the 'Air Potato', which grows on vines.
The Air Potato is native to parts of Asia and Africa, and resembles the regular potato.
This variety is an alternative to traditional potatoes, particularly for communities avoiding underground vegetables.
The Air Potato yields between 5 kg and 10 kg per vine and sells for Rs 70-100 per kg.
Efforts are underway to promote the Air Potato's cultivation due to declining production.
- Who
- Farmer Rajendra Atal and other farmers in Saharanpur.
- What
- A new variety of potato, the Air Potato, is being cultivated on vines.
- When
- Cultivation is underway, with harvesting typically in the winter season. The article was published on June 18, 2025.
- Where
- Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To provide an alternative to traditional potatoes and to conserve a variety facing declining production.
Concerns over extinction
Innovation and Support
Variety's survival
Concerns over extinction
Declining production threatens the existence of the Air Potato variety.
Innovation and Support
Efforts are being made to conserve and promote the cultivation of the Air Potato.
- Name
- Air Potato
- Location of cultivation
- Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Origin
- Parts of Asia and Africa
- Yield per vine
- 5-10 kg
- Market price
- Rs 70-100 per kg
- Farmer
- Rajendra Atal