Potatoes are a common food in daily life, rich in nutrients, and can be prepared in many ways, making them a favorite for many. So, if you frequently eat potatoes, do you know where they grow? Here's the information:
Where do potatoes grow?
Potatoes grow in the soil, mostly during the tuber formation stage. After the vegetative growth stage, potatoes enter the tuber formation stage. At this time, the lower leaves will fall off continuously, and nutrients will be concentrated on tuber growth, which will then rapidly expand.
Which potato growing regions produce the best potatoes?
1. Tengzhou, Shandong
Tengzhou is a famous "Potato Town of China". Its unique natural conditions, such as climate, soil and hydrology, with abundant sunshine, ample rainfall, simultaneous rain and heat, and a long frost-free period, make it very suitable for potato growth.
2. Weining, Guizhou
Weining County has a long history of potato cultivation and enjoys unique natural conditions and resource advantages. The potatoes produced there are large, of excellent quality, with a good taste and good storage properties; both yield and quality are among the best in the country.
3. Dingxi, Gansu
Dingxi City has a cool climate with a large temperature difference between day and night. Its arable land has a deep soil layer rich in potassium. Potatoes grow at the same time as the local rain and heat, giving it a unique advantage in potato cultivation. The potatoes produced are large, of high quality, and have a bright color, giving them an absolute advantage in the market.
4. Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia
Ulanqab City is located in the golden belt of potato industry, with a stable potato planting area of about 4 million mu and an annual output of about 4.5 million tons. In 2009, Ulanqab City was awarded the title of "Potato Capital of China" by the China Food Industry Association.
5. Weichang County, Hebei Province
Weichang Manchu and Mongolian Autonomous County is located in the northernmost part of Hebei Province, with an altitude ranging from 750 meters to 2067 meters. It has four distinct seasons, a large temperature difference between day and night, and loose soil with high organic matter content, making it particularly suitable for potato planting and growth.
