Potatoes locally known as Kachewere grow successfully in areas of high altitude, which have a cool climate and adequate rainfall. These areas include Tsangano, Neno, Dedza, Shire Highlands, Viphya Plateau, Ntchisi, Mchinji, Phoka and Misuku Hills
Mbatata yomwe imadziwika bwino kuti kachewere imalimidwa mmadera okwera, omwe ali ndi nyengo yozizira komanso mvula yokwanira. Madera amenewa ndi monga Tsangano, Neno, Dedza, madera okwera a Shire, Viphya, Ntchisi, Mchinii, Phoka ndi Misuku