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Where did the name spud come from?
The Irish named potatoes 'spuds' after the spade they used to dig them with.
Why are potaotoes used of Irish cooking?
The Irish have always used potatoes in their main savory dishes. Just like every other country, Ireland uses ingredients that they have available to their disposal to use in foods and recipes.
Do potato seeds exist and if so, how are they used in the cultivation of potatoes?
Potato seeds do exist, but they are not the same as the seeds of other plants. Instead of planting potato seeds, farmers typically plant pieces of the potato itself, known as seed potatoes. These seed potatoes are cut into smaller pieces, each containing an "eye" or bud, which will grow into a new potato plant. This method is used to propagate and cultivate potatoes.
What is the definition of the words praties and gosoons as used in Irish songs?
"gosoons" means "young lads", it comes from the Irish word "garsún" whcih means "young boy". "praties" means "potatoes", it comes from the the Irish word "prataí".
What was the Irish staple food before potatoes?
As a prosperous, developed, modern nation Ireland no longer has a staple food. The potato used to be a staple, but the population now has a very varied diet.
Can any potato be used as a seed potato?
No, not all potatoes can be used as seed potatoes. Only certified disease-free potatoes should be used as seed potatoes for planting.
What are some uses for potatoes other than for food?
Potatoes can be used for creating battery power as they contain phosphoric acid, or for making biodegradable plastics as they can be processed into a material called starch-based bioplastic. Additionally, potatoes can be used as a natural dye for fabrics due to their pigments.
What part can be used to propagate rice?
seeds
Why do Irish people love potatoes?
During the 17th through the 19th centuries every square inch of Ireland was owned by some great landlord, either and Englishman or a wealthy Irish Protestant. The vast majority of productive agricultural land was given over to sheep farming or raising crops for export to England. The poor Catholic Irish had to make do with trying to raise food on marginally arable land. There was very little that would grow on the acres they had available to them. Potatoes are a hardy crop that will grow almost anywhere and produce abundantly. As a result potatoes became not merely a staple of the Irish diet but were often the only thing they had to eat. Thus they became known as potato eaters or potato people.
What vegetable did Irish and scottish childern use for making jack-o-lanterns instead of pumpkins?
The anciet Irish Celts originally used potatoes, rutabagas (Sweedish for, "Thick Root"), and turnips. All these were used before pumpkins replaced the three. The Turnip was originally, if probably, the real Jack O' Lantern.
How long does it take for pothos to propagate?
Pothos plants typically take around 4-6 weeks to propagate, depending on the method used.
Do potatoes make seeds, and if so, how are they produced and used in the cultivation of potatoes?
Potatoes do produce seeds, but they are not commonly used in potato cultivation. Instead, potatoes are typically grown from tubers, which are the actual potatoes themselves. The seeds produced by potatoes are used in breeding programs to develop new potato varieties with desirable traits such as disease resistance or improved yield.
