Where is the origin of black potatoes?

black potato is a kind of colored potato, which is suitable for planting in cool climate areas. Originally from Peru in South America, it was introduced to China in the Ming Dynasty, and now it is cultivated in Heilongjiang, Gansu, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Xinjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Hebei, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Guangxi, Ningxia and other places.

Origin of black potato varieties

Black potatoes contain anthocyanins, which are widely planted in high altitude areas of China. Its varieties include black diamond potato, black beauty potato, Laiyang black potato and Inner Mongolia black potato. It is mainly planted in many areas of China.

Where is the origin of black potato?

Black potato is a specialty of Jinchuan County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province. The black potatoes here are of good quality and delicious. And the black potatoes planted here are rich in nutrition.

black potatoes from different origins

black diamond potatoes

black diamond potatoes are planted in Shandong, Hebei, Henan, Sichuan and other regions in China. It usually matures from June to July. Its skin is black and shiny, and its meat is purple and black. Price 6-9 yuan a catty.

black beauty potatoes

white potatoes and black potatoes are widely planted in China, such as Heilongjiang, Gansu and Shanxi. They usually mature in early September and October. Their meat is dark purple and their skin is smooth. Price 8-1 yuan a catty.

Laiyang black potato

Laiyang black potato is planted in a large area in Laiyang, Shandong, China. It usually matures in September. Its potato skin is purple-black, big and neat, and the price is about a catty in 5 yuan. From 21 to 212, Inner Mongolia black potato was planted in Baotou and other areas of China. It usually matures from August to September. Its potatoes are rectangular in shape, black and purple inside and outside, and the price is about a catty in 7 yuan.