Instead, you could give the showy leaves of your ornamental sweet potatoes a try. They're full of vitamins and antioxidants, plus they're a good source of fiber. Raw sweet potato leaves have a slightly bitter taste (similar to spinach) but will lose their sharp flavor when boiled or steamed. 14 окт. 2021 г.
Is ornamental sweet potato leaves edible?
Yes, ornamental sweet potatoes are edible! Ornamental sweet potato tubers are, indeed, sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas). That said, ornamental sweet potato tubers are planted for their lovely chartreuse, purple, or variegated trailing foliage that serves as the perfect counterpoint to offset annual blooms.
Are ornamental sweet potato vines poisonous?
The leaves, stems, and tubers of sweet potato vine are not toxic. The tubers are edible, but ornamental varieties were bred to produce lovely foliage, not a delicious crop.
Are sweet potatoes from decorative sweet potato vines edible?
Like the edible varieties the ornamental sweet potato vine will produce tuberous roots. The purple tuberous roots are edible but gardeners who have tried them, say they're not tasty. Some gardeners try saving the tuberous roots overwinter much like dahlias. They store them in a cool dark location.
Can you eat potatoes from a decorative potato vine?
In fact, ornamental sweet potato vine tubers are edible and will not hurt you if you consume them. They come in a variety of attractive colors, so you might be tempted to eat them, but you should be aware that they do not taste very good.
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