Spud Life

Before Potatoes can be eaten, they have to be planted. Potatoes are quite easy to grow but they prefer to grow in cold weather (which is why Ireland grows lots of potatoes). Even before the potatoes are planted the seeds are stored in the fridge.

The first potato remains were discovered in the ancient ruins Peru and Chile, which were ancient civilisations in 5th BC!

Potatoes are 'A starchy plant tuber that is one of the most important food crops, cooked and eaten as a vegetable.' The potato was first domesticated in Chile, they were discovered when Europeans attacked the Incan empire in Peru and were brought to Europe around 1750, first to Spain, then off to England and Ireland. Potatoes are a staple food for two thirds of the world population, bet you didn't know that!
                                                         Heres a song about potatoes: