Red-soil potatoes
Season in Cyprus
Cyprus potatoes from the red-soil villages of the southeast have two harvests: the spring crop from March to June and the winter crop from November to February.
Season in Cyprus
November – June
- Markets and neighbours’ listings are the quickest way to buy it in season.
- Source: Cyprus Department of Agriculture: Gastronomy in Cyprus · Read more in How to store fresh local produce so it lasts longer
8 months in season a year
4 other crops in season around then
Keeping it fresh
Keep them in a dark, cool, dry and ventilated place. Watch for sunlight, moisture and sprouting, and keep them away from onions.
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