Alcohol and famine contributed to the potato's popularity. For 250 years this root vegetable has saved Norwegians from hunger and scurvy. Not even modern diet fads, such as various low-carb diets, can wean the average Norwegian off the humble spud. 15 мая 2014 г.
When did potatoes become popular?
Originating from the highlands of the Andes, South America, potatoes were introduced to Europe in the sixteenth century. They were initially popular in Spain because they provided cheap sustenance for the poor.
Why was potatoes so important?
The potato produces more food on less land faster than any other major food crop and, as a result, potato crops are an excellent alternative for farmers who need to feed growing populations with limited areas of crop land. One hectare of potatoes can yield a crop with a food value of more than four hectares of grain.
Why were potatoes so important to the Old world?
It is a great source of nutrients especially for times of famine. Even before the Incas adopted the potato as their staple crop, Andean farmers had been growing the plant for centuries. It was domesticated around 10,000 BCE near the Lake Titicaca basin. night helped the tubers' growth.
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