Sweet potatoes are typically grown from rooted slips, and purple varieties are no different. Slips are simply rooted stem cuttings of sweet potato vines, usually about 4 or 5 inches in length. Before planting, soak the roots of the slips in water for a few hours. 26 мая 2016 г.
Are purple sweet potatoes genetically modified?
They are not genetically modified to get their color, they are completely natural. Purple potatoes taste just like red potatoes, and also have an edible skin.
How does a purple potato grow?
Growing Conditions Purple potatoes require full sun. Vines grow quickly once roots become established and need ample water to support growth, usually 1 to 2 inches of water weekly. Drip irrigation saves water and reduces disease from too-wet soil conditions.
Are purple sweet potatoes natural?
Nope, they're not dyed. The purple color is completely natural. It comes as a result of an antioxidant called anthocyanin, the same antioxidant responsible for the color of the color of red cabbage, red wine, and purple cauliflower.
Where do purple sweet potatoes come from?
Born in the U.S.A., Stokes Purple® sweet potatoes originated in Stokes County, North Carolina. They're now grown commercially in the perfectly sandy soil of central California. Available year-round, these sweet potatoes have purple-tinted skin with a deep purple flesh that intensifies when cooked.
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