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my research is to find varieties that will
yield more vertically than horizontally. It's
unconventional, and it's a small section of
the market, but I think it will continue to
grow."
The Kenosha Potato Project group on
Facebook has over 2,700 members, a solid
indication that there is significant interest
in this type of work and individual research.
Caravati firmly believes he and others like
him will play a vital role in filling in the
cracks and being ready with solutions
when the larger industry needs them.
"Perhaps there is a new market that is
developing and getting stronger, and the
industry may have some interest," he says.
"Of course, a grower would have to dedicate
a small piece of a field to that. But those
potatoes come in at much higher prices
than the current standard varieties—it's
just matter of expanding that market.
"I doubt you will find anybody in America
who knows as much as I do about heirloom
potatoes," Caravati concludes with a wry
chuckle. "I have been eating, digesting and
studying heirloom potatoes for many years.
I know them well."
