Potatoes
- The common potato is related to the tomato, eggplant and pepper and its botanical name is Solanum tuberosum
- The United States grows about 35 billion pounds of potatoes every year
- Whatcom County grows 2000 acres of "seed ptotatoes" annually or about 80 million pounds of potatoes
- Potatoes are included in one out of every three meals that Americans eat
- Potatoes are the most popular vegetable among Americans
- Every American eats about 126 pounds of potatoes each year
- Baked potatoes are the most popular way Americans like to eat them at home
- Potatoes are high in vitamin C and potassium, and a very good source of fiber
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