2. How potatoes grow 1.Plant a seed potato– a potato with “eyes”– in the ground. 2. The eyes sprout a potato plant; the plant grows more tubers underground. The tubers are the potatoes we eat. 3. Dig up your potato & enjoy!

3. What do you put on your potato? Make good choices when you top your potato. It is healthy all by itself: too much salt, butter, oil, ketchup and gravy make it not as good for your body. Nutrition inforamtion from the United States Potato Board and www.nutition.about.com/od/askyournutritionist/f/potato.htm Potatoes are rich in complex carbohydrates which supply your body with energy Potatoes have lots of fiber & potassium, and plenty of Vitamin C, especially with the skin on.

4. Where do your potatoes grow? Potatoes from your garden or a farm close to your home use less energy traveling to you. Try eating local potatoes for Harvest of the Month! Ecuador Japan Kids all over the world love potatoes because they are easy to grow & easy to eat. East Africa