What are potatoes? Jeshoots.com on unsplash Potatoes are a  part of the Solanum Tuberosum genus, a member of the Nightshade family with other commonly known names being tomatoes or deadly nightshade. They are a tuber that originated from the Andes, where they were also domesticated leading to thousands of varieties that range from their size, shape, color, texture, starchiness, and more giving many varieties that allow it to be versatile and be used for a variety of differen

Native species are those that have existed in an area for a long period of time, evolving with the land and becoming a part of its natural cycle.

Brad NewComb on unsplash Cover crops typically exist of Forbs, Legumes, and grasses that are used alongside the cash crop typically to benefit the production of the land in some way either by soil support, nutrient support, or providing some support for beneficial insects or against pests. Benefits of using cover crops: Cover crops have many benefits that can help farms to reach specific goals they wish to meet on their productions such as: Reduced erosion Increase or mainta