Sweet Potato

Payal Purohit (Std-6) Potato has higher density than water so it sinks pure water but when salt is added to water the density of water… Read More »Why Does A Potato Float In Water?

Store in a cool, dark location. For best results, store the sweet potatoes in a basement or root cellar. Do not use a refrigerator. Monitor… Read More »How Do You Store Raw Sweet Potatoes Long Term?

Sweet potatoes have no eyes. If you cut a sweet potato into chunks and plant the chunks, all you will accomplish is rotting chunks of… Read More »Do Sweet Potato Have Eyes?

Conventional sweet potatoes are sprayed with a chemical called chlorpropham to prevent sprouting. The organic ones in the supermarket may have picked up some of… Read More »Are Sweet Potatoes Treated To Prevent Sprouting?

Sweet potatoes can be eaten raw or cooked. To eat raw, simply peel, cut into sticks and serve with low-fat ranch dressing or apple sauce… Read More »Can You Eat Raw Purple Sweet Potato?

Purple sweet potatoes are bad if they are mushy, moldy, or are very wrinkled. Although the darker color can make it a little more difficult… Read More »How Can You Tell If A Purple Sweet Potato Is Bad?

The color comes from anthocyanins, the same pigment that gives cherries, strawberries, purple carrots, and other vegetables their color. These sweet potatoes are easy to… Read More »Why Is My Sweet Potato Purple?

The sweet potato is grown to eat and the Sweet Potato Vine is grown for beauty. They are both members of the morning glory family,… Read More »Is There A Difference Between Sweet Potato And Sweet Potato Vine?

Sweet potatoes can be harvested at any stage of maturity. They require 100 to 140 days from planting to maturity depending on variety. Harvest sweet… Read More »How Long Does It Take For A Sweet Potato To Decompose?

Above 60°F (16°C), internal breakdown, shrinking and sprouting can occur. Temperatures below 55°F (13°C) may cause hardcore, a disorder where a whitish, hard area appears… Read More »What Temp Is Too Hot For Sweet Potatoes?