North Carolina is not one of the major potato producing states.
North Carolina is the top sweet potato growing state in the US. In 2018, 55% of the acreage used for sweet potato cultivation in the United States is located in North Carolina.
North Carolina is the top sweet potato growing state in the US. In 2018, 55% of the acreage used for sweet potato cultivation in the United States is located in North Carolina.
US sweet potato production and per capita availability 2007-2015
(Courtesy: USDA - ERS)
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The counties in North Carolina where potato and sweet potato cultivation is concentrated
(Courtesy: North Carolina State University)
Agricultural Statistics North Carolina
| Potato Area Harvested in 2017 : | 15100.00 | acres | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2017 : | 3473.00 | (000) cwt | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Seed in 2017 : | 294.00 | (000) cwt | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2017 : | 230.00 | cwt/acre | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Price at Producer in 2017 : | 11.40 | USD/cwt | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2016 : | 13600.00 | acres | All seasons | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2016 : | 13600.00 | acres | Summer only | ℹ |
