Sweet potatoes are a popular side dish, especially around the holidays. Save some money and start growing sweet potatoes at home. Not only will they be cheaper, but you'll be able to enjoy them year round. Start your crop early, since sweet potatoes require 100 to 150 days to mature. 10 апр. 2010 г.
Are sweet potatoes still in season?
Sweet potatoes are available year-round, and are at their peak during the winter. Choose small to medium sweet potatoes that are heavy for their size.
What months are sweet potatoes in season?
In the United States, sweet potatoes are generally harvested in September and early October. However, it can take up to eight weeks of curing and storage after harvest before sweet potatoes sweeten and develop the texture we are accustomed to, putting the root's peak seasonality at … right around Thanksgiving.
Can you buy sweet potatoes in the summer?
Sweet potatoes are harvested in the fall, and you might find local ones up until spring, but they all but disappear once summer rolls around.
How far in advance can you buy sweet potatoes?
If you are trying to get your ingredients as early as you can, you can buy them right at the start of November if you want. Sweet potatoes can last 2-3 weeks, or even a month if stored properly.
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