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A Bit Of History
Growing potatoes was first recorded in the region around Lake Titica at the boarder of Bolivia and Peru.
Potatoes was a major food source for civilizations such as the Incas. It was even included as a part of the culture of those civilizations as we can see from the pottery and tapestry they left behind.
When the European explorers came to America, one of the best finding they went back with was the potato.
Growing potatoes these days is so popular because they can grow in different conditions,very forgiving and very easy to grow.
The potato family contains a variety of varieties identified by the shape, color and amount of starch they contain.
Growing potatoes requires persistence and cultivation as it is particularly delicate and sensitive to pests.
Potato growing conditions:
The potato family includes a wide variety of varieties with each variety slightly different.
The varieties are distinguished by their color (red, yellow, brown or purple).
Most varieties do not produce seeds, and therefore, use a piece of “eyes” tuber, which is planted in the soil.
It can be cut into pieces and planted each piece as a separate planting.
Growing potatoes requires persistence. Unsuitable watering of the seeds or tubers can impair the proper development of the crop.
It is likely that over time, and mainly due to the multiple irrigation, the tubers will pop out. It is important to ensure full coverage of the tubers throughout the citrus . Bulb exposed and water saturation may rot.
It is important to multi-watering, the soil to be moist regularly and clean of weeds. In most cases, the potatoes take between 3-4 months to be ready.
The most accurate ingredient is potato stalk. When the stem dries, the potatoes are ripe to use.
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Recommended season for growing potatoes:
It is recommended to plant the potato seeds or tubers in early fall (September).
The optimal period for growing potatoes is winter. The potatoes will ripen in January.
Growing Potatoes Vertically
You can grow potatoes vertically by building a frame box three or four feet in height.
Then plant the potatoes in the soil under the frame.
As the plant grows, add soil on the top around the growing stems.
Eventually you will end up with a potato hill that you can start harvesting from the bottom.
Nutritional values:
While it is common to eat peeled potatoes, the peel of potatoes maintains its nutritional values and is rich in vitamins and minerals.
In order to maintain the vitamins and minerals better, it is advisable to bake the potatoes and not cook them in liquids.
The potatoes are rich in carbohydrates that cause satiety, and are high in potassium at very high levels.
Consumption of potassium may prevent stroke and depletion of the bone. Studies show that eating potatoes contributes to preventing heart disease, strengthening and building bones and teeth, and it helps to destroy cancer cells, but over-consumption of potatoes can increase the chance of developing type 2 diabetes [1].
The ONE Thing That Will Boost Your Spuds Productivity
Potatoes are not very demanding plant to grow.
If you give it the bare minimum nutritional requirement it will do fine.
However, plants are just like us, the like to be pampered from time to time.
The best gift you can give to your potato spud is spraying the leaves with diluted kelp extract. It will even improve the taste.
Vegan Recipes with Potatoes:
Pies, pancakes, vegetable stew, bread, soups, baked potatoes and more.