I dig local

potatoes!

How potatoes grow1. Plant a seed potato– a potato with “eyes”– in the ground.

2. The eyes sprout a potato plant; the plant grows more tubers underground. The tubers are the potatoes we eat. 3. Dig up your

potato & enjoy!

What do you put on your potato?

Make good choices when you top your potato. It is healthy all by itself: too much salt, butter, oil, ketchup and gravy make it not as good for your body.

Nutrition inforamtion from the United States Potato Board and www.nutition.about.com/od/askyournutritionist/f/potato.htm

Potatoes are rich

in complex carbohydrates

which supply

your body with

energy

Potatoes have lots of fiber & potassium, and plenty of Vitamin C, especially with the skin on.

Where do your

potatoes grow?

Potatoes from your garden or a farm close to your home use less energy traveling to

you. Try eating local potatoes for Harvest of the

Month!

Ecuador JapanKids all over the world love potatoes because they areeasy to grow & easy to eat.

East Africa