Deep in the heart of the Andes Mountains,
在安第斯山脉深处
one man is growing lots and lots and lots of potatoes.
有一个人种着很多很多很多土豆
Potatoes originated along the southern border of Peru
土豆原产于秘鲁南部边境
close to 8,000 years ago.
那里的土豆种植可追溯到大约8000年前
Julio lives near where potato growth first thrived,
胡里奥就生活在土豆种植最先兴起的地方
in one of the most remote locations in the country.
也是秘鲁最偏远的地区之一
Julio's family has lived in the region for generations,
胡里奥家族世世代代都生活在这里
and, thanks to the land's micro-climate,
仰仗着该地的微气候
he's able to grow his unique potatoes in high quantities.
胡里奥能够种植他家的特色土豆,而且产量颇丰
Julio is always experimenting with new farming techniques
胡里奥一直在尝试新的种植技术
and relies on other native potato farmers to create his new strains.
但他一直依靠当地的土豆种植户来发明新品种
Potatoes are not only a staple in Julio's diet,
土豆不仅仅是胡里奥的主食
they are the backbone of Peruvian cuisine,
也是秘鲁菜的顶梁柱
which is why Julio wants to push the boundaries of potato farming
正因为如此,胡里奥才想不断打破土豆种植的界限
and continue his family's legacy.
续写家族的传奇