potato flower
Potatoes can be cultivated even in cold areas or at altitudes of 4,000m, and can be harvested within a short period of 3 months. Since nutrients are stored underground, there is little damage from egg loss.[11][12] It is resistant to harsh environments and droughts, can be harvested and eaten even when it is not fully grown, and can be cooked immediately after harvest without any additional processing, making it economical for poor farmers.[13][14] The edible part is not the root but the stem, which is called the tuber.[15]
In Korea, it is also called hajigamja, jiseul, bukgamjeo (北甘藷), and maryeongseo (馬鈴薯).
It was first introduced to the Korean Peninsula in 1824, and its cultivation began in earnest after the Korean War.
To Koreans, potatoes are a symbol of poverty and are reminiscent of a time when there was nothing to eat.
In Jeju Island, potatoes are harvested in February through facility cultivation, in inland regions they are harvested in late June, and in the highlands of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, potatoes are harvested in October, so you can taste fresh potatoes all year round.
Introduced to Korea
It is known that potatoes were introduced to the Korean peninsula around 1824 (the 24th year of King Sunjo's reign) by Qing Dynasty people who came into hiding from Joseon to look for wild ginseng, secretly cultivating them in mountainous areas to use them as food.
It is said that since the Simmani of the Qing Dynasty could not carry food on their backs, they planted potatoes on every street corner and used them as emergency food to be used when food ran out.
In 《Ojuyeonmunjangjeonsango》 written by Gyu-gyeong Lee, there is a saying going around in Hamgyeong-do that says, “Potatoes crossed the river,” which is said to mean that the Simmani of the Qing Dynasty crossed the border and planted potatoes.
Data source: Wikipedia
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