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The Potato Information Site

The origins of the potato can be traced back to South American natives cultivate potatoes in 5000 B.C. in the highlands of the Peruvian Andes mountains. Around 1570 the potato reached Europe with the returning Spanish explorers. Today the potato is one of the most important food of the western civilisation. We are still the largest consumers of potatoes consuming approximately 120kg per head per year. At the Potato Information site you will find a lot of important information about one of nature's most versatile vegetables.

History of the Potato

Find out were the potato come from. A brief history of the 'papa'

Cultivation of the Potato

How can I grow my own potatoes in the garden ? Here you will learn it.

Buying & Storing

Very Important Information about the Potato.

Prepare Perfect Potato

We have a few recipes that you might find interesting and delicious.

Delicious & Nutrit

The Potato is an excellent* source of the following Vitamins & Minerals

Potato Recipes

Potatoes can be mashed, fried, baked, whipped, boiled, and prepared in
just about any way imaginable.

Potato Wine

We will show You how wine can be made from potatoes.

Potato Links

If you search for more informations about the potato vistit this page.