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Growing Potatoes 101

Check out our brochure on growing potatoes in your own garden and choosing the best seed.

Potato Types in Alberta

All potatoes are not created equal! They all have a different taste, size, color and texture. There are so many to choose from.

Fun Facts

The potato was first domesticated in South America around 5,000 BC to 8,000 BC.

Potato Nutrition

Potatoes are loaded with an abundance of vitamins and minerals. A medium sized potato has more Vitamin C than 3 apples.

Alberta Potato Growers

FEATURED RECIPE

Potato Croquettes

This easy side dish is a great accompaniment to any meal.

Ingredients

3 cups mashed potatoes
2 egg beaten egg yokes
1/4 tsp salt
dash of pepper

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Total Time:

35-40 minutes

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

20-25 minutes

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Purchase our 50th Anniversary History Book & Cookbook

On February 23rd, 1966, the Alberta Potato Commission was created, being the first commission developed in the province through the Government of Alberta Agricultural Products and Marketing Act. Read more in our history book, which is loaded with 50 years of facts, original meeting minutes, images and Grower stories, plus much more.

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