Where do potatoes grow?

1. Where does it grow?

Potatoes grow underground, in the soil, usually during the tuber formation stage. After the plant growth period, it will enter the tuber formation period when the tubers continue to grow. At this time, the stems and leaves will continue to decrease, and the leaves at the bottom will gradually turn yellow and fall off. The nutrients in the plant will be concentrated to supply the tuber growth directly, especially ten days after flowering, it will expand rapidly.

2. Origin Distribution

It is planted on a large scale in many countries in the world, especially in my country, where the largest planting area is found. It is mainly planted in the southwest, northwest, northeast, and Inner Mongolia regions, with the southwest region having a relatively large planting area. Dingxi City in Gansu Province of my country is the most suitable place to grow potatoes and is known as the "Hometown of Potatoes".

3. Morphological characteristics

The potatoes are spherical in shape, with a very smooth surface and brown or purple-brown skin. It is about 1.5 cm in diameter and the seeds are kidney-shaped and yellow in color. There are many varieties of it, and the skin colors are different. Colored potatoes have become a special food development, and the colors include red, black, purple, etc.