Fun fact! Potatoes were first introduced to North America in 1691, and first planted in New Hampshire in 1719. Click to learn more.
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Potatoes were first introduced to North America in 1691, and first planted in New Hampshire in 1719. About 80 years later, the first French fries were served at the White House during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson.
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Hard to compete with horseradish
January 10th 2025Fun fact! Horseradish can be difficult to eradicate once it’s established. This is because the smallest piece of root can grow a new plant. Additionally, the plant spreads by underground shoots that out-compete most other plants which means horseradish can become invasive if not maintained.