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When were potatoes introduced to China?
Potatoes, also known as potatoes, originated in the Andes of South America and were introduced to China from Southeast Asia in the16th century. The main potato producing areas in China are Dingxi City, Guyuan City, Ningxia, Southwest China, Inner Mongolia and Northeast China. Potato, wheat, rice, corn and sorghum are also called the five major crops in the world. Potatoes, also known as potatoes, are not only high in yield, but also rich in nutrition. Its tuber contains a lot of starch, which can provide abundant heat for human body, and is rich in protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. At the same time, it has strong adaptability to the environment, so the yield is high.

There are many ways to eat potatoes, which can be used to make delicious dishes such as braised beef brisket, braised pork and fried shredded pork, as well as delicious snacks such as potato chips and crispy potatoes. The cultivation of potatoes is also very simple. You just need to accelerate the germination of potatoes, cut them into pieces and buds, then wrap the cut potato pieces in plant ash, throw them into the soil, and fertilize them.