Potato Production to Reach 149,000 Quintals in March
The potato crop is a strategic item for the Food Security of Nicaraguan Families, due to its high nutritional value and sustained demand in domestic markets.
TL;DR
- Potato is a strategic crop for Nicaraguan food security.
- It has high nutritional value and sustained demand.
- National production is available throughout most of the year from two planting seasons.
- Popular varieties include Granola, Spunta, Atlantic, and Punto Rojo.
- A harvest of 149,200 quintals is expected in March 2026.
- Production is guaranteed by families in Estelí, Jinotega, and Matagalpa.