Where is the specialty of purple potato?

The origin of special purple sweet potato

Purple potato is usually listed in July-August every year. Its origin is Hebei, and it is also planted in Henan, Zhejiang, Hunan, Gansu, Yunnan, Fujian and other regions. Purple sweet potato is a specialty of Hebei, and it will be listed in Hebei in July. Generally speaking, the yield of purple potato in Hebei is the largest and the quality is better. It tastes sweet, and the price is about 4 yuan a catty.

Purple potato variety

Purple potato varieties include Shanchuanzi, American black potato, German black potato, Guangshu 135, Zi Ning No.4 and so on. Generally, the best variety is Guangshu 135, which has the sweetest taste and higher yield. The price is about a kilo in 5 yuan.

Efficacy and function of purple sweet potato

Purple potato has many functions. It is rich in dietary fiber and starch. Eating purple potatoes often is very helpful to people's health. In addition, purple potato can also prevent cardiovascular diseases and treat obesity.

Planting and harvesting time of purple sweet potato

Purple sweet potatoes generally prefer moist soil. They need water during their growth, so they usually need to be watered in time. Purple sweet potato is generally suitable for planting in April every year. After planting, it needs to be well maintained for 5 months, and it will be listed around August.