Sweet Potato

Boniato is also known as a batata, Cuban sweet potato, white yam, Florida yam, camote, kamote, Caribbean sweet potato, or kumara—but again, it’s not a… Read More »What Looks Like A Yam But Is White Inside?

It is caused by a fungus, Diplodia tubericola. It causes a dry rot of the roots. The decayed tissues, brown at first, turn black and… Read More »What Causes Sweet Potatoes To Rot?

From time to time, if potatoes are held in very warm conditions with little air, the tuber pith void can develop into a condition called… Read More »What Happens If A Potato Is Black?

Moreover, mold and black rot are vital signs to determine if sweet potatoes have gone bad. For sweet potatoes with small molds on the surface,… Read More »Can You Eat Sweet Potato With Mold On It?

Hollow heart, sometimes called brown heart or sugar center, is found everywhere potatoes are grown and occurs when there is an abrupt change in growing… Read More »What Does It Mean If Potato Has Holes In?

Symptoms Difficulty swallowing. Muscle weakness. Double vision. Drooping eyelids. Blurry vision. Slurred speech. Difficulty breathing. Difficulty moving the eyes. How do you feel when you… Read More »What Are 4 Symptoms Of Botulism?

Symptoms of botulism usually start with weakness of the muscles that control the eyes, face, mouth, and throat. This weakness may spread to the neck,… Read More »How Do You Know If You’Ve Got Botulism?

Symptoms usually occur 8 to 12 hours after ingestion, but may occur as rapidly as 10 minutes after eating high-solanine foods. How common is solanine… Read More »How Long Does It Take To Get Solanine Poisoning?

Pesticides. Both organic and inorganic pesticides can be used to control worms that cause holes in potatoes. Pesticides should be applied before the cultivation period… Read More »How Do You Stop Holes In Potatoes?

What it is: Wireworm damage! Eat or toss: As long as the holes are dry, you should be able to treat this like a regular… Read More »Can You Eat Potatoes With Wireworm Holes?