California ranks 9th compared to the other potato producing states with 3% of the total US production. Potatoes are grown year round in California due to the state's unique geography and climate.
There are 4 major potato growing regions in California:
California is also the second largest grower of sweet potatoes in the United States.
Potato growing areas in California
- Klamath/Tulelake Basin in Siskiyou and Modoc Counties (fresh, processing, seed)
- The Delta Basin in San Joaquin County (emphasis on seed potatoes)
- Kern and Los Angeles Counties (fresh, chipping)
- The desert and mountain valleys of Imperial, Riverside and San Diego Counties (fresh)
California is also the second largest grower of sweet potatoes in the United States.
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Agricultural Statistics California
| Potato Area Harvested in 2017 : | 37200.00 | acres | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2017 : | 15936.00 | (000) cwt | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Seed in 2017 : | 979.00 | (000) cwt | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2017 : | 428.00 | cwt/acre | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Price at Producer in 2017 : | 20.70 | USD/cwt | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2016 : | 33000.00 | acres | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2016 : | 25100.00 | acres | Spring only | ℹ |
