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Potato ceramic from the Moche culture (Larco Museum Collection). The potato was the first domesticated vegetable in the region of modern-day southern Peru and extreme northwestern Bolivia [1] between 8000 and 5000 BC. [2]
From its origins as a reliable crop grown by a small population of mountain dwellers in South America to one of the most important food crops on the planet, the humble spud has fuelled empires and revolutions, filled the bellies of the poor, adorned the costumes of royalty, caused the mass migration of millions, changed the face of agriculture a...
3 mar 2020 · For the first time in history, the potato ventured beyond the Americas. These early Andean varieties had a tough time adjusting to Spain and other parts of mainland Europe.
The journey of the potato, from its Andean origins to its global prominence, is a narrative rich with historical significance, cultural diversity, and agricultural innovation. As we have explored, the potato is much more than a staple food; it is a symbol of human adaptability and resilience.
Potato, indigenous flowering plants of the South America and the Andes mountains (modern-day southern Peru and northwestern Bolivia) managed to prove its usefulness to our ancestors, who cultivated it, nurtured it, and ensured its survival during the last 10,000 years of our history.
Today the potato is the fifth most important crop worldwide, after wheat, corn, rice and sugar cane. But in the 18th century the tuber was a startling novelty, frightening to some,...
The potato, often perceived as a humble and unassuming tuber, has played a monumental role in shaping human history, culture, and agriculture. Its journey from a wild plant growing in the Andes to a global staple illuminates the intricacies of human civilization, trade, and agricultural innovation.
