OneFarmersOnce upon a time,Foot plate potatoIt is a high-profile crop in China. It has a purple interior and a peculiar shape that resembles a large foot. Foot plate potatoKnown for its high yield, drought tolerance and disease resistance, it was once our countryAgricultureThe life-saving food in the field is also of high value. However, with the changing times,Foot plate potatoGradually disappeared from the public's sight.
In the last century, China has experienced years of conquestEconomyThe level of development was far less than it is now, but the population was large. Food supply exceeds demand, and famine is a serious problem. Foot plate potatoIt came into being and became a "special medicine" to solve the problem of hunger. Its yield is very high, sometimes the yield of one acre of land can reach several thousand catties. This solves the problem of food and clothing for people, and at the same time, it is also forFarmersDelivers significant revenue**. Foot plate potatoThere is also a lot of added value that can be used to make food, brewing and medicine. It contains many trace elements that are beneficial to the human body, and has the functions of strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing the lungs and nourishing the kidneys.
However, over time,Foot plate potatoGradually lost its market. On the one hand,Foot plate potatoIt has certain requirements for the growing environment, and likes a high temperature environment and a humid growing environment, so it can only be planted in the southern region. On the other hand, with peoplelifeAs the level increases, the tastes and needs also changeFoot plate potatoThe taste is not liked by most people. In addition,Foot plate potatoIt is large, difficult to eat, and easy to spoil. Young people nowadays, yesFoot plate potatoAlmost nothing is known and there is no special affection for it, so not too many people are willing to plantFoot plate potato
Also, modernAgricultureTechnological advancements,PlantationsMore efficient and higher-yielding crops can already be selected. LikeCornSoybeansRiceand other crops, not only diverse varieties, good taste, but also have a broader market demand. In contrast,Foot plate potatoThe market is relatively small, so a lotFarmersChoose to switch to other crops to pursue higherEconomyBenefit.
In addition, there were a number of technical issues that also affectedFoot plate potatoof planting. Foot plate potatoThe planting technology is relatively complex, and the requirements for soil, water and fertilizer management are high. PlusFoot plate potatoofPests and diseasesThere are also many of them, which has brought some trouble to growers. And modernAgricultureAdvances in technology have made other crops easier to grow, easier to manage, and more feasible to manageFarmersOne reason for turning to other crops.
In general, despite the pastFoot plate potatoIt used to beFarmersHowever, due to many reasons, such as unpopular taste, relatively small market demand, and high technical requirements, it has been causedFoot plate potatoThe cultivation is gradually decreasing, and even no one is planting anymore.