Sweet potato varieties are ready to harvest 95 to 120 days after planting in the garden. When the leaves turn slightly yellow they are usually ready to harvest. Because they have thin skins sweet potatoes are easily damaged during harvest so extra care should be taken. 21 апр. 2015 г.
How long can sweet potatoes stay in the ground?
Freezing temperatures won't damage them unless they're near the surface of the soil. If a frost hits and you dig them up quickly, they'll store as well as if you had dug them before the frost. The Old Farmer's Almanac reports that most sweet potato varieties are ready for harvest about 100 days after planting.
How many sweet potatoes do you get from one plant?
Typically, you'll be able to harvest 3-5 tubers per sweet potato plant, which is about 1-2 pounds. But if you live in a warmer climate, you may harvest six or more tubers per plant.
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