The potatoes: characteristics, types, properties and their cultivation.
The potato is a tuber from South America. Its cultivation dates back to 10,000 years, during the Inca Empire. This tuber occupies the 4th place in the list of production and distribution of the world. It is composed of water (80%). It has a soft and pleasant texture. Its color can be white, yellowish or slightly pink. Ideal to provide energy to the elderly, children and the sick, thanks to its easy digestion.
Types of potatoes:
Yellow potatoes: this potato is grown in the Peruvian Andes. Its texture is somewhat dry and is used to puree, boil and stew.
Black potato: this potato is grainy and has a sweet taste. It is very popular in Spain and the Canary Islands.
Creole papa: this is a variant of the yellow potato. This potato in particular differs from the yellow one because it has an outbreak almost immediately after being planted. It can be grown throughout the year.
White potato: this presents a white coloration with light dark spots. These potatoes are harder. They are usually used for frying.
Potato Yungay: this potato is native to the Peruvian Andes. They have the possibility of storage for a long time.
Peruvian potato: also Peruvian calls. Your skin has two colors and pleasant taste.
*Potato huatamanga: its production is limited. Its flavor is similar to that of white potatoes.
Pink potato: this is distinguished by having a pink color. This is usually used to make stuffed potatoes.
PotatoAsterix: originally from Holland. It is resistant to weather conditions.
Tarmeña potatoes: the color of these potatoes is not yellow, it tends to be creamier.
Atlantic potatoes: native of the USA. It is ideal for making chips.
Benefits of potatoes:
It promotes weight gain.
Easily digestible
Protects the skin
Prevents scurvy.
It is anti-inflammatory.
Low blood pressure
Improves brain functioning.
Ideal to treat diarrhea.
Potato juice is used to treat burns, and treat heartburn.
Cultivation of the potato:
To grow potatoes we have to take into account the following conditions:
Soil: this plant prefers soils rich in phosphorus and potassium, well drained and humid. It is recommended to pay the land in advance to guarantee the quality of the product.
Germination: to plant potatoes it is recommended to use the tuber itself. It is recommended that you put the tubers in small boxes to make them blunt. When this happens the potatoes are ready to take them to the ground. It is also possible to put the tuber in a pot about 10 cm deep.
Light: potatoes like the sun, but not the heat.
Irrigation: potatoes need to have enough water, especially in the flowering season. It is advisable to water three times a week.
Harvest: you will be able to collect the potatoes when the flowers appear. When removing it, you must be careful not to damage it, since when storing it, it is likely that other potatoes will rot.
Other aspects of the potato:
While it is true that the potato has many benefits for our body, there are people who would not like to eat more of the necessary consumption, for example, people with diabetes and people with a need to lose weight.