1001 Space Earth Nature History Human World Science and Technology Chemistry Materials Force and Energy Heat and Light Electricity and Magnetism Industry Machines Electronics and Computers Cars and Trucks Railways Ships Aircraft Fishing and Agriculture Undersea Exploration	Where did potatoes originally come from? Potatoes originally came from the Andes mountains of South America. They were introduced into Europe by Spanish explorers in the 16th century and into Britain by Sir Walter Raleigh. Potatoes originate from South America   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Fishing and Agriculture