Pinghai Potatoes

Pinghai Potatoes

　　Pinghai Potatoes

　　Pinghai Potatoes The climate in Pinghai is mild, with abundant rainfall and fertile soil, making it particularly suitable for winter potato cultivation. Winter potato farming in Pinghai began in the early 1970s and has over 30 years of history and experience. It is the birthplace of winter potato cultivation in both Huizhou City and even Guangdong Province. In 2004, Pinghai Town was awarded the title of “Hometown of Potatoes” by the Huizhou Municipal Government.

　　In 2004, Pinghai Town planted 15,000 mu of winter potatoes, with an average yield of 1,500 kilograms per mu, totaling 22,500 tons, and a total output value of 45 million yuan. The per capita net income from winter potato farming alone reached 2,500 yuan.