Sunan Potatoes

Sunan Potatoes

　　Sunan Potatoes are a specialty of Sunan County in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province. The potatoes grown in Sunan County are large in size, high in quality, and contain an impressive starch content of 18%–20%, making them quite well-known in the surrounding regions.

　　Thanks to the county’s distinctive climatic environment and soil geological conditions, the potatoes grown here are large, high-quality, and have a starch content of 18%–20%. The "Sunan Potato" brand has gained recognition in nearby counties and cities. Since 2005, the potato planting area in Sunan County has been increasing year by year. In Dangchengwan Town, the main agricultural township in the county, potato cultivation now accounts for more than half of the total crop acreage, and potato farming has become a primary source of income for local farmers.

　　In order to effectively respond to market fluctuations and further develop the potato industry in Sunan County, in 2008, 128 farmers and dealers from Dangchengwan Town voluntarily contributed 173,200 yuan to establish the "Dangchengwan Town Jinshan Potato Association" in Sunan County. After its establishment, the association aims to increase agricultural efficiency and farmers' income by providing comprehensive services including pre-production seed supply, in-season technical guidance, and post-harvest purchasing and distribution for potato growers.