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The potato fields located here . . . [lack] the many rocks typically found in such areas, but [have] an abundance of nutrients, making it ideal to raise potatoes.
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A QUALITY POTATO PRODUCT MUST come from a quality growing area. Bench Mark potato Company derives its name from such an area, the Rexburg Bench.The Rexburg Bench is a unique land formation in Southeastern Idaho. The potato fields located here are set in deep, volcanic soil.This soil lacks the many rocks typically found in such areas, but has an abundance of nutrients, making it ideal to raise potatoes.
The Bench also sits over one of the world's largest aquifers, which means that water is easily available. In order to keep such valuable soil healthy, farmers and growers along the Bench rotate crops every year, planting potatoes, grain, wheat, and barley.
Another thing that makes the Bench a perfect place for growing potatoes is the dry climate. As a result of this climate, diseases that plague other areas, such as late blights, early bights, and many fungus diseases, do not affect Bench Mark potatoes. The warm days and cool nights are ideal for raising a quality crop of Burbank Russet potatoes.
All of these factors create a potato product that can be stored for virtually up to a year, allowing you to keep potatoes for the entire season.
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