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losfrailes
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Potatos Into Baja!!!
For those people who like potatoes and are coming down shortly.
Apparently the Agriculture folks here in Baja have determined that potatoes from up north have a virus and they are not allowing the importation of
spuds now.
A word to the wise, if you bring potatoes down, hide them well, you are apt to lose them. And there are NONE to buy in the area of Santa Rosalia.
Potato Virus, what next!
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comitan
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I think the mexican Papa farmers have something to do with this, Las week in La Paz the white?potatoe was 30 pesos a kilo I think a new way to
subsidise the farmers.
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Why, just to save a few pennies would one want to flock up the Agriculture of an area that you say you love and respect.
There are viruses and they can be controled by restrictions.
This is or is not a scam to sell local potatos, I seriosly doubt it.
Just like the med-fly is to Agriculture in California.
Show some respect to the government that allows to enjoy this wonderful place.
SHAME ON YOU
[Edited on 9-20-2005 by rpleger]
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Right on, Richard!
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When we were in our twenties and thirties, what did we talk about? I don't think it was potatoes, or was it?
\"I think it would be a good idea.\"
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bajaden
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Sorry Pompano, sweet potatoes and yams are one of the few things I dislike. Eatable things I mean. By the way, does anyone know where one can buy red
potatoes? I need them for the potato salad Im making.
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eetdrt88
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ta-ta's?
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eetdrt88
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or taters??
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eetdrt88
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hmmm,tough decision
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Don Jorge
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A one time Baja farmers pespective
The introduction of the potato from non certified seed stocks is only a problem if the person who brings them down plants them.
Many people plant potatoes in their gardens and they flourish into beautful plants.
Unfortunately many of these plants could be harboring viruses which can easily and quickly be vectored through insect populations from plant to plant
and field to field.
It then requires quarantines and destruction of crops and loss of livelihood for many folks, from farmers to middleman to retailers to consumers.
It is a very serious problem and if the Mexican Government is asking us not to bring potatoes then don't. Try the rice, eh?
The only thing good about potatoes in my opinion is they forced my great grandparents to leave Ireland and I am grateful for that!
Lots of potatoes are grown in San Quintin and Ojos Negroes so buy local and support the locals!
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oladulce
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There used to be a large sign on the agi. casita in G. Negro that listed the items on the "NO" list, and on our first driving trip in 1990 I was
suprised to find potatoes on that list. I haven't tried to bring them in since, and just assumed this was a permenant rule.
I don't think that sign is still there, but were potates allowed "in" for a while?
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losfrailes
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Well, here is the reason for the current ban on spuds into this area.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20050906-9999-1m6sp...
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FYI
As a diabetic, potatos are a no-no for me but sweet potatos and yams have very little effect on my blood sugar!
Go figure.
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Papas
I usually take a five pound bag of Baking Russets when I head South. It has never been a problem at the border, even though I think it's always been
illegal. I don't ever take more because they usually start growing buds before I finish them.
In San Felipe, both Mercado Baja and Mercado Sembrador have excellent quality baking Russets. The price is higher, but not bad.
We buy them all the time.
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losfrailes
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Apparently the importation of potatoes is allowed in the border areas, like San Felipe.
However, further south is a NO, NO
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Baja Bernie
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Taters
I've been taking potatoes, rice, and beans to my Mexican friends fo about 40 years and never had a problem unless I entered Baja Sur. And it is a
little tough to hide hundred pound sacks.
If you are worried just take them by the can or frozen.
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I can see the potatoes, Bernie, but why are you taking rice and beans to Mexico?
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As far as I know, you have never(well that is a stretch) been able to bring any kind of fresh vegetable nor fruit into BCS. I remember many a time
sitting by the basura can just before the crossing eating oranges, lemons, apples etc. Never any raw potatoes though.
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losfrailes
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajajudy
As far as I know, you have never(well that is a stretch) been able to bring any kind of fresh vegetable nor fruit into BCS. I remember many a time
sitting by the basura can just before the crossing eating oranges, lemons, apples etc. Never any raw potatoes though. |
Judy, thats very true. But now they won't even allow the large carriers to bring down spuds. I mean there are no potatos in BCS from up north.
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rpleger
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I think that key here is that the Mexican government of BCS does not want anyone to bring in potatos from the US.
We are these peoples guests. Obey the rules.
We are only talking about pennys.
Shop local and make more friends.
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