Vegetables

Coleus rotundifolius, synonyms Plectranthus rotundifolius and Solenostemon rotundifolius, commonly known as native or country potato in Africa and called Chinese potato in India, is a… Read More »What Are Chinese Potatoes Called?

Potatoes have been planted throughout China since their introduction 400 years ago. They have become the main staple food for many Chinese people, especially in… Read More »Do Chinese Eat Potatoes?

Traditionally, Idaho has been known for its russet potatoes. After all, that’s what made us famous! We grow billions of pounds of potatoes each year—most… Read More »Is Idaho Known For Its Potatoes?

The first scientific description of the potato appeared in 1596, when the Swiss naturalist Gaspard Bauhin awarded it the name Solanum tuberosum esculentum (later simplified… Read More »What Were Potatoes Originally Called?

Initially, potatoes were associated with European cuisine in Japan. But as yōshoku Western-style Japanese cuisine became more popular and potatoes became more affordable, they were… Read More »Do Japanese Eat Potatoes?

In most cases, both local and imported potatoes go to the wholesale markets, though there is an increasing amount that goes directly to retailers. From… Read More »How Are Potatoes Distributed To Consumers?

If mashed potatoes are on your Thanksgiving menu, you are not alone. Potatoes rank number one among vegetables in terms of consumption. Where do potatoes… Read More »Where Do Potatoes Rank In Us Consumed Food?