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.
Are sweet potatoes available in summer?
Sweet potatoes are available most of the year, but the fall season is truly when they shine as that is when the fresh crop comes in. Select potatoes as blemish-free as possible, and store them in a cool, dark place that's a bit warmer than the refrigerator, where they can last a few months.
When should I buy sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving?
Whenever your grocery store has their ad begin for Thanksgiving week (whether that is on Sunday or a week before, starting on Wednesday) is going to be the best time to buy sweet potatoes. A good portion of stores will have them on sale for super cheap prices, easily under $1 a pound at most places.
Are sweet potatoes winter vegetables?
Sweet potatoes are a warm weather vegetable. Growing sweet potatoes require a long frost-free growing season in order to do well.
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