What kind of crop is potato? What kind of crop is it?

What kind of crop is potato

The tuber of potato is edible, also known as sweet potato, ground egg, Dutch potato, etc. It is a herbaceous plant of the Tubulales, Solanaceae, and Solanum. It is a common food crop and a chlorine-sensitive crop. It is mostly distributed in temperate regions. my country is the country with the highest potato production.

Potato production area distribution

Potatoes are grown in China, India, Ukraine, Russia and other countries, among which my country has the highest output. Common producing areas include Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hebei, Henan, Anhui and other provinces. Dingxi, Gansu is also known as the "hometown of potato".

Potato production and economic benefits

Potato is a very high-yield crop. Under normal circumstances, the yield per mu is about 3,000-5,000 jin. However, under scientific management, the maximum yield per mu can reach 8,000 jin. The specific yield is greatly affected by the planting environment.

If potatoes are properly maintained, the profit per acre can be around 3,000 yuan, and the demand has increased significantly in recent years. In addition to being eaten, they can also be used in food processing, textile and other industries, and the market prospects are very good.