Introduction to purple and black potatoes

Purple-black potatoes (commonly known as purple potatoes/black potatoes): The potato is oblong in shape and has smaller eyes. Because it is rich in natural pigments such as anthocyanins, the peel is black and shiny, and the flesh is deep purple. It looks like a small purple sweet potato, but is smoother and brighter than the purple sweet potato. The appearance is good-looking and the color is very attractive. There is no need to add any pigments and color enhancers during product processing, and it is extremely healthy. It is a new and unique agricultural product. Since pesticides are rarely used during the growth process, and the potato cubes are rich in antioxidants - anthocyanins, they are generally considered to be green and healthy food. Black potatoes are a potato variety native to South America, Peru and other countries. At present, domestic units and individuals have introduced drug-free varieties. The seedlings are upright, the plants are luxuriant, the plants are tall and have strong growth potential. The plant height is 60 cm, the stem diameter is 1.37 cm, the stem is dark purple and has a triangular cross-section. The main stem is well developed and has few branches. The leaves are dark green, the petioles are purple, the corollas are purple, and the petals are dark purple. The body of the potato is oblong, with a smooth skin, a layer of white on the outer ring, and a shiny black interior. The flesh of the potato is dark purple and dense. The appearance color is very attractive. The starch content is 13-15, and the taste and fragrant noodles are of good quality. The bud eyes are shallow and the number of bud eyes is medium. The tubers are concentrated, with 6 to 10 tubers per plant and a single tuber weighing 120 to 300 grams. The growing period lasts for 120 days. It is a medium-early maturing variety with strong drought and cold tolerance, wide adaptability, and the tubers are resistant to storage.