Potatoes


Do you like to eat potatoes? 

How do you like them?

 Boiled, mashed, roasted, baked or as chips? 




Did you know that crisps are made from potatoes?


This week we have busy planting potatoes at school.  We have put them into growbags and watered them.  We chose a sunny spot for the bags.



We planted two varieties, Babino and Casablanca.
We are looking forward to watching them grow and learning more about them.



Here are a few potato facts you might enjoy....

Potatoes were first grown in Peru by the Incas.

Potatoes are 80% water.

Potato plants are usually pollinated by insects such as bees.

The potato was the first vegetable to be grown in space.

Can you find out any more fun facts about potatoes? 


 

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