Here are some descriptions of potatoes in Sri Lanka:
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CultivarsSome varieties of potatoes grown in Sri Lanka include Hilsr, Raja, Lyra, Knapsack, Santa, and Kuoni.
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Growing areasThe main areas where potatoes are grown in Sri Lanka are Up Country, Kalpitiya, and Jaffna.
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ProductionPotato production in Sri Lanka has been increasing since 1967, when the import of tablestock was stopped. The average yield is 16 tons per hectare, but can reach 40 tons per hectare.
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ChallengesSome challenges to potato production in Sri Lanka include weather, poor storage conditions, disease, and the availability of good seed.
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UsesPotatoes are a good diet for babies or for those who have difficulty digesting hard food. They are also used in Sri Lankan curries, such as Sri Lankan Devilled Curried Potatoes and Sri Lankan Potato Curry.
Potatoes are part of the solanacea family and originated in South America. They were first cultivated in the Andes Mountains by farmers nearly seven thousand years ago. Sir Samuel Baker introduced potatoes to Sri Lanka in 1850.
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