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Potatoes were domesticated there about 7,000–10,000 years ago from a species in the S. brevicaule complex. Many varieties of the potato are cultivated in the Andes region of South America, where the species is indigenous.
Yields of potatoes can be variable depending on the weather during the season and around harvest. Yields of potatoes shown below are from the CSO and Teagasc estimates.
Potatoes supply every vital nutrient except calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D. The crop can be grown across a diverse range of soil types and climatic conditions and has the ability to provide more nutritious food faster on less land than any other food crop, and in almost any habitat.
Potatoes are types of starchy root vegetables called tubers. They are high in nutrients like potassium and vitamin C, and have many health benefits.
Potatoes offer a more favourable nutrient-to-price ratio than many other vegetables, and are an important staple across the world. In the UK diet, they make a useful contribution towards our vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, folate and fibre intake.
Potato, annual plant in the nightshade family, grown for its starchy edible tubers. The potato is native to the Peruvian-Bolivian Andes and is one of the world’s main food crops. Potatoes are frequently served whole or mashed as a cooked vegetable and are also ground into potato flour.
Boiled, mashed, steamed, baked, chipped or roasted – we couldn’t imagine a meal without potatoes. As well as being an incredibly versatile and tasty ingredient, they are naturally fat-free, and packed with dietary fibre and nutrients.
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