Ji County Potatoes

Ji County Potatoes

　　Ji County Potatoes

　　Potatoes can be said to be the latest crop introduced in the county, yet they have developed the fastest and play a pivotal role in agricultural production and people's daily lives. The potato planting area accounts for one-fourth of the county’s total grain crop area, with a total annual output of 150 million kilograms. After multiple rounds of improvement and varietal upgrades, the main varieties currently grown in the county include “Shaza No. 15,” “69–11,” and “Northeast White.”

　　Potatoes can be said to be the latest crop introduced in the county, yet they have developed the fastest and play a pivotal role in agricultural production and people's daily lives. The potato planting area accounts for one-fourth of the county’s total grain crop area, with a total annual output of 150 million kilograms. After multiple rounds of improvement and varietal upgrades, the main varieties currently grown in the county include “Shaza No. 15,” “69–11,” and “Northeast White.” Potatoes serve not only as a staple side dish for local residents, helping ensure their basic food security, but also as the primary raw material for processing vermicelli and other high-tech products, generating significant economic and social benefits. According to statistics, the county processes 50 million kilograms of potatoes annually, producing 8 million kilograms of vermicelli and potato flour, yielding over 30 million yuan in cash income.