Detoxified Potatoes from Wuxi

Detoxified Potatoes from Wuxi

　　China is a major potato-producing country, and the unique mountainous terraced dry-farming environment of Wuxi County is highly conducive to potato growth. Since the 1970s, Wuxi County has been improving potato seed varieties, addressing issues of varietal degeneration through simple stepped seed replacement.

　　　　In recent years, Wuxi County has vigorously developed its potato industry, concentrating its elite resources and raising funds through multiple channels to fully implement a high-quality detoxified potato seed project. The county is focused on building the largest detoxified potato seed base in the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River, which has already shown initial success. In 2009, the potato planting area in Wuxi County exceeded 400,000 mu, with fresh potato production reaching nearly 400,000 tons, ranking first among all grain crops and accounting for nearly 40% of the county’s total grain structure.

　　　　Zishu Village in Tangfang Town serves as a demonstration base for detoxified potatoes, with a planting area of 20,000 mu. The yield of detoxified potatoes is 2.6 times that of ordinary potatoes, with maximum net yields reaching up to 6,500 jin per mu. Detoxified potatoes are also an eco-friendly variety, utilizing 100% organic farmyard manure as fertilizer and avoiding the use of pesticides, ensuring peace of mind and safety for consumers.