10 Fun Facts About North Carolina Potatoes

Did you know that North Carolina produces more than 18,500 acres of potatoes for commercial consumption?

Rachel Graf
Posted on May 12, 2021

Scroll through the slideshow to learn 13 fun facts about North Carolina potatoes:

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The potato, which is native to the Peruvian Andes, was introduced in North America in the 1700s.

Photo credit: Krystal Radlinski

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Sources: North Carolina Department of Agriculture, Potatoes USA