Potatoes are generally listed in May, and in July165438+1October. The origin of potato is in South America, and the common producing areas are Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Guizhou, Yunnan, Heilongjiang, Hunan and Guangxi.

Potatoes are a common food. Generally, potatoes are special products of Shandong, and the best potatoes are produced in Jiaohe, Shandong. Usually potatoes will ripen in May-165438+ 10, and the listing price is one catty in 2 yuan. The potatoes produced there have the characteristics of big skin and thin skin.

Potato varieties

There are many varieties of potatoes, including Snowden, Eugene, Chapoteau, dried sweet potato and dried sweet potato. Among them, snowflake potato is the best, with shallow eyes, yellowish skin and smooth skin.

Efficacy and function of potato

Potatoes are eaten by tubers, and there are many ways to do it. It is a kind of food with rich dishes. Eating potatoes regularly has a good effect of helping digestion, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood fat, losing weight and protecting cardiovascular system.

Potato planting and harvesting time

The growth of potatoes is very strict with the soil and is not resistant to high temperature. It is generally suitable for planting in deep, fertile, loose soil with good drainage and rich organic matter, and likes to grow in a cold environment.

Potatoes are suitable for planting in February and March in spring. Generally, potatoes will blossom and bear fruit after one and a half months of planting, and they will be listed in May every year. The yield per mu can reach about 3-5 kg.