Potato is the fourth most produced food in the world, after corn, wheat and rice. Peru is the point of origin of this tuber, with more than 4000 varieties. Potatoes are a good source of calories, they contain vitamin B, C, iron, potassium and sodium. In this article you will learn how to grow potatoes in your garden, their care, characteristics, curious facts and some recipes.
¿HOW I GET THE Potato Seed?
Most of our fruits and vegetables start with a seed, the potato can be reproduced by seed or by tuber. Producing a potato plant by seed takes longer and is more complicated than by tuber. If we observe a potato, we will see the eyes or buds, from these the roots and stems are produced. The tubers that we choose to grow must be adapted to our area or at least to similar characteristics.
The variety that there is
There are more than 4000 potato varieties in the world, although only a few are known in the market. In Mexico we can find white potatoes and chambray. The white potato has a large size with light brown skin and white interior. On the other hand, the cambray potatoes are small, round and reddish on the outside.
Planting of potatoes
The potato is native to the mountains in Peru, requires cold weather and full sun to develop, so the best time to plant potatoes is in August or December. In urban gardens, space is an important factor. The potato develops in the soil, so it needs space to develop properly. If you have your garden in containers, it is advisable to use a pot or containers about 60cm deep or use sacks. The soil is very important for a good development, the mixture must have a lot of compost and good drainage. Black earth or clay retains moisture and can cause disease. To have good drainage, you can use a good percentage of sandy substrates, coconut fiber, chopped tezontle, which will help filter the water.
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