6 The Path of Potatoes

THE PATH OF POTATOES by Harriet Brundle

《土豆之路》哈丽特·布伦德尔著

HOP IN THE POTATO PATCH Hi! My name is Anna, and this is my food truck, the Potato Patch! Which potato treat would you like to try? MENU Baked potato with cheese French fries Hash browns Oh no! I've run out of potatoes! I need to go get some more. Hop in the Potato Patch and come with me! The Potato Patch

跳在马铃薯地里嗨！我叫安娜，这是我的餐车，土豆片！你想尝尝哪一种土豆？ 菜单芝士烤土豆薯条薯饼哦不！我的土豆吃完了！我得再去拿点。 跳上马铃薯地，跟我来！马铃薯地

THE PATH OF POTATOES Potatoes are grown around the world. In the United States, potatoes are grown more than any other vegetable. The Potato Patch Potato sprouts come from growing points called eyes. Seed potato Sprout growing from eye Potatoes grow in the ground. First, a seed potato is planted. A seed potato is a potato that often has sprouts on it.

土豆之路世界各地都种植土豆。 在美国，土豆的种植面积比其他任何蔬菜都要大。 马铃薯的芽来自一个叫做“眼睛”的生长点。 土豆长在地里。 首先，种植一种马铃薯种子。 种薯是一种经常长有芽的土豆。

IN THE FIELD Before seed potatoes are planted, a farmer must prepare the field. They drive a tractor to make ridges in the soil. Tractor Ridges The Potato Patch When the soil is ready, the seed potatoes are planted. They are placed between the ridges and then covered with soil. Seed potatoes are usually planted in early spring.

在田地里在种马铃薯之前，农民必须把田地整理好。 他们开拖拉机在土里挖垄。 当土壤准备好了，就可以种土豆了。 它们被放在山脊之间，然后用土覆盖。 种子马铃薯通常在早春种植。

FROM THE ROOTS Over time, the potato plants grow roots, stems, and leaves. Leaves Roots Stem The Potato Patch Root New potatoes begin to grow from the roots. Potato plants grow flowers, too. Potatoes are tubers. Tubers are parts of plants that grow underground and store nutrients. Flowers Potato

随着时间的推移，马铃薯植物会长出根、茎和叶。 叶子、根、茎、马铃薯地的根新马铃薯开始从根部长出来。 马铃薯也会开花。 土豆是块茎。块茎是植物生长在地下并储存养分的部分。 鲜花土豆

READY FOR HARVEST The potatoes can be harvested when their leaves and flowers have died. The Potato Patch Each potato plant grows about 10 potatoes. A tractor drives up and down the field. It digs in the soil and scoops up the potatoes.

当土豆的叶子和花都枯死后，就可以收割了。 每株土豆大约能长10个土豆。 一辆拖拉机在田地里开来开去。 它在土里挖洞，把土豆挖出来。