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First of all, they grow very well in Ireland, so they are easily available. Then, they are very versatile. They can be cooked in many different ways, like boiled, roasted, fried, grilled etc. They can be served in many different ways. They go well with many different foods. They are very filling, so they are a good food to eat. So for these and many other reasons, people in Ireland like potatoes.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 7y agoPotatoes provided a highly nutritional food that could grow in the conditions of Ireland -- small plots of land and a moist, cloudy and cool climate. By the 1700s potatoes were widely cultivated in Ireland, having been brought to Britain from South America. Ptatoes produced larger and more reliable yields than grains.
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∙ 14y agoIt might not be necessarily described as Ireland's national food, but the potato can be cooked in so many ways and used in so many meals, that it is extremely common as a food in Ireland.
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∙ 13y agoYes. Potatoes are still an important crop in Ireland.
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∙ 12y agoFor cooking and eating, same as everyone else. Potatoes are also one of their main exports.
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What country do potatoes grow?
Potatos are grown in large numbers in Britain and Ireland
Was Ireland the first country in Europe to grow potatoes on a large scale?
Ireland devoted a great deal of land to growing potatoes, but they were not the first European country to grow many potatoes. Spain, Germany, and France all grew large amounts of potatoes with France having 117 million hectares devoted to growing potatoes in 1840.
What connection is there between potatoes and St Patrick's Day?
Potatoes are connected to St. Patrick's day because It is an Irish Holiday and potatoes grow especially good in Ireland.
Do they grow potatoes in France?
Yes, Potatoes are grown in the Northern Region of France
Where is potatoes considered a staple crop?
Ireland. Potatoes are very big in Ireland. EVERYONE in Ireland eats potatoes.
What were the potatoes used for in Ireland?
They were and still are used for eating, in many forms, such as fried, roasted, boiled etc. Potatoes can be used in many meals for cooking and in Ireland they are used extensively.
Why is potatos the most popular food in Ireland?
Potatoes are the most important artifact and food in Ireland. They eat potatoes at home. They have tales about them in the great potato. Just to say, potatoes is a very important food in Ireland. It's hard to grow stuff in Ireland. It can make people sick.
In order for Ireland to grow more potatoes wool production must decrease This situation is an example of?
a tradeoff
Do potatoes grow in Ireland?
Ireland has a wide range of crops, as agriculture is a major part of Ireland's economy. Various grains, like wheat and barley, are common. Many vegetables like potatoes, sprouts, cabbages, cauliflowers, carrots and turnips, amongst others, are very common. A lot of fruits like apples, plums, pears and various berries are grown in Ireland. Sugar beet was common, but not so much now.
What conditions are needed to grow potatoes?
Warm growing season, good loamy soil with neutral pH, and plenty of sun.
Where did the French get potatoes from?
They go there potatoes from Ireland
Which potato did not come from Ireland?
Potatoes were brought back to Ireland and the rest of Europe from the "New World", South America, upon their discovery by European explorers. Potatoes were not found anywhere in Europe, Asia or Africa until they were imported. Ireland became dependent on potatoes after their importation to Europe largely because it was a poor country and potatoes grow quickly and easily in many different climates.
