Varieties of poatatoes News

The diversity of potatoes can be attributed to centuries of selective breeding and cross-pollination. Early farmers noticed that potatoes naturally vary in color, shape, size, and taste. Selective Breeding in Early Agriculture Ancient Andean farmers were among the first to engage in selective breeding of potatoes, cultivating varieties suited to the high altitudes and tough conditions of the Andes. Over generations, this resulted in hundreds of unique types of potatoes.