LPC Facts
How was the first harvested crop of LPC potatoes washed?
Bathtub
What alcoholic beverage is brewed with potatoes?
Vodka
Potatoes are part of what deadly family?
Leading Canadian province in potato production?
Alberta (as of Jan 2024)
Historically I take 65 days to topkill, and 35 days to skin set
Blushing Belle
How many flavours of spices do we have in our value added retail products (as of Oct 10)
8
Who is the owner of Tuberosum Technologies
Jacob Vanderschaaf
In October 1995 the potato became the first vegetable to what?
Grow in Space
What US State produces the most Potatoes?
Idaho (followed by Washington)
I have a yellow skin, yellow flesh and a round-oval shape...
Prairie Sun
What kind of farm equipment was featured in the first major LPC logo?
Tractor
What ag commodity was Taylor involved in before potatoes?
In the 1840's a major outbreak of _______, swept through Europe, wiping out the potato crop in many countries
Blight
What Canadian Province is north of the boarder from Wisconsin ?
Ontario
Historically I take 70 days to topkill, and 28 days to skin set
Persephone
In what year did The LPC open their first packaging facility?
2020
What is Steve's favourite potato to EAT?
Goldie
Potatoes are rich in Vitamin _____
C
______ ______ were introduced to the U.S. when Thomas Jefferson served them in the White House during his Presidency of 1801 - 1809
French Fries
How many YELLOW creamer & fingering varieties do we grow (as per Variety Quick Ref Sheet)
6 (boomer, PS, perline, yglory, goldie, frisian gold)
What was the original name of The LPC before it's name change in 1998?
Gourmet Produce
What year did Haris start with LPC ?
2006
What country is the global leader in producing potatoes?
China (as of 2022 date 94 million MT)
What is Canada's newest Territory
Nunavut
What is 'Goldie's' FULL (all the numbers) breeding line?
TT-11-129/2012-01