The potato

The potato is a common vegetable. it is used all over the world. it is very cheep. it grows well in light, well drained soil. it was brought from America by Sir walter raleigh. He was an Englishman who lived in the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1 . He was a great adventurer and sailed to America. The potato was first planted in lreland. it grows low on the ground. The potato plant has small red berries. But it is not the fruits that we eat; we eat the roots. So the potato that we use is a root. The potato plant has thick roots. The potato has a thin skin . it is cooked alone or mixed with other vegetables. it is made into different kinds of food. some people are very fond of potato chips. The potato is boiled, roasted or fried. it froms a wholesome food. it is the staple food of the lrish.