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Growing Potatoes 101


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


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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.


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 Fun Facts


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


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Potato Nutrition


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


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Alberta Potato Growers



FEATURED RECIPE

Homemade Potato Gnocchi

Soft, pillowy homemade potato gnocchi tossed in a simple tomato sauce for an easy, delicious Italian-inspired dinner.


Ingredients 


  • 1 pound potatoes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt



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Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Prep Time:

1 hr

Cook Time:

5 mins

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Stay up to date with the Potato Industry upcoming events.

Seed Directory

Seed Directory

Our seed directory for the year ending July 31, 2025, is now available, with a complete list of all licensed seed growers in Alberta and their varieties.

Teacher Resources - Kids Dig Spuds

Teacher Resources - Kids Dig Spuds

Here you will find a ton of resources about the health benefits of the potato, programs, farmer contacts and a variety of other information to learn all about potatoes and the industry here in Alberta.

Consumers

Consumers

From different potato varieties and where to buy them, nutritional facts to planting in the garden...you'll find everything here

Recipes

Recipes

Find your new favorite nutritious and delicious potato recipe for your next family meal.

Research

Research

Research has been an integral part of the Alberta Potato Industry from the very beginning. Several advancements in managing the land, the crop and the farm are very evident today.

Seed Directory

Our seed directory for the year ending July 31, 2025, is now available, with a complete list of all licensed seed growers in Alberta and their varieties.