Sweet potatoes must be cured after harvest and before they are stored. After digging, allow the roots to dry for two to three hours. Don't leave them out overnight where cooler temperatures and moisture can damage them. Once the surface is dry, move them to a warm, dry, and well ventilated place for 10 to 14 days. 13 июн. 2021 г.
How do you cure sweet potatoes after harvesting?
To cure roots, hold them at 85 degrees F with 90 to 95 percent relative humidity (RH) for 4 to 7 days. After curing, reduce the storage temperature to 55 to 60 degrees F at 80 to 85 percent RH. Most properly cured sweet potato cultivars will keep for 4 to 7 months.
Should sweet potatoes be washed after harvesting?
To prepare the sweet potatoes for storage, you can carefully wipe off the excess dirt right away, but it's better to wait until they are a few days into the curing process. After a few days, the skin will have toughened up a little and will be less likely to come off as you are removing dirt.
How soon after harvesting can you eat sweet potatoes?
Wait at least three weeks before eating, so the starches can convert to sugars. Sweet potatoes can last six months or more in storage, if held properly. Ideal conditions are the same as for winter squash—just slightly cool (55 to 60 degrees) and with a moderate relative humidity (60 to 75 percent).
What do I do after I harvest my potatoes?
After harvesting, potatoes must be cured. Let them sit in temperatures of 45 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit for about two weeks. This will give the skins time to harden and minor injuries to seal. After the potatoes have been dug, brush the soil off.
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