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WHEN YOU THINK POTATOES...THINK ALBERTA!

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Growing Potatoes 101

Check out our brochure on growing potatoes in your own garden and choosing the best seed.

Potato Types in Alberta

All potatoes are not created equal! They all have a different taste, size, color and texture. There are so many to choose from.

Fun Facts

The potato was first domesticated in South America around 5,000 BC to 8,000 BC.

Potato Nutrition

Potatoes are loaded with an abundance of vitamins and minerals. A medium sized baked potato has more Vitamin C than 3 apples.

Alberta Potato Growers

FEATURED RECIPE

Easy Scalloped Potatoes

Add this traditional side to any family meal

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes
1 large onion
4 Tbsp butter or margarine

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Total Time:

75-80 minutes

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

60-65 minutes

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Purchase our 50th Anniversary Cookbook

On April 19, 1966, the Alberta Potato Commission was officially established, being the first commission developed in the province through the Government of Alberta Agricultural Products and Marketing Act.

To commemorate this epic event, we gathered recipes from current and former potato growers, staff and a few older cookbooks. It includes everything from soups to desserts and little tidbits of history inside. Grab yours today!

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