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Growing and Enjoying Potatoes: From Seed to Plate

Discover how to grow your own potatoes starting with seed potatoes, which sprout and develop tubers underground. Potatoes are nutritious, packed with carbohydrates, fiber, potassium, and Vitamin C—especially when eaten with the skin on. Learn about healthy toppings and the importance of making good choices to enhance their benefits. Potatoes are enjoyed worldwide, making them a favorite among kids and a sustainable option when sourced locally. Grow them in your garden or purchase from nearby farms to support local agriculture.

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Growing and Enjoying Potatoes: From Seed to Plate

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  1. Idiglocal potatoes!

  2. How potatoes grow Plant a seed potato– a potato with “eyes”– in the ground. 2. The eyes sprout a potato plant; the plant grows more tubers underground. The tubers are the potatoes we eat. 3. Dig up your potato & enjoy!

  3. What do you put on your potato? Potatoes are rich in complex carbohydrates which supply your body with energy Potatoes have lots of fiber & potassium, and plenty of Vitamin C, especially with the skin on. Make good choices when you top your potato. It is healthy all by itself: too much salt, butter, oil, ketchup and gravy make it not as good for your body. Nutrition inforamtion from the United States Potato Board and www.nutition.about.com/od/askyournutritionist/f/potato.htm

  4. Where do yourpotatoes grow? Ecuador Japan Kids all over the world love potatoes because they are easy to grow & easy to eat. Potatoes from your garden or a farm close to your home use less energy traveling to you. Try eating local potatoes for Harvest of the Month! East Africa

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