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Can I grow sweet potatoes all year round?

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They will take about 16 to 18 weeks to mature in warm weather, longer in cooler weather. That way you can grow sweet potatoes all year round, and you don't find yourself with a big pile of them all at once.


Are sweet potatoes available year round?

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. Avoid any with bruises or signs of sprouting. Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes should have uniformly colored skin.

Will sweet potato grow in winter?

Native to the tropical regions of the Americas, sweet potato vines are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 11, depending on the variety. While the vines die back in cold weather, in frost-free climates the tubers should survive the winter and sprout new vines in the spring.

What is the best season to plant sweet potato?

The best time to plant sweet potato plants is after the ground is thawed and after the last spring frost date has passed. If the ground doesn't freeze in your location, then the best time to plant is usually a month after your last spring frost date.

How many months does it take to harvest sweet potatoes?

You can harvest sweet potatoes as soon as they reach a usable size, which takes at least three months. Harvest a few tubers to see if they're large enough before digging the entire patch. Plan to dig all sweet potatoes before frost.

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