Sweet Potato Harvest!

THIS IS A FIRST for me! I've never grown Sweet Potato. I usually only eat it, once a year. It's just not my most favorite vegetable. AND, I usually only cook it a few times a year. Typically bigger meals, over winter, and definitely I roast some at Thanksgiving. but again, a bit bland for me.

I WAS WRONG

Early last February, I take a few Sweet Potato, pop them in some dirt, and cover them, for some darkness for 2 weeks. THEN, I put them under my grow lights, for a bit. After a couple of weeks, I begin to see some Sweet Potato Starts.

I snap these off, and put them in water for a few weeks. Once it is warm enough, these Starts get transplanted outside. (mid March or end of March).

The Sweet Potato is actually NOT a potato at all. it is more closely related to Morning Glory flowers. They do take a long time to harvest, though, so, be patient, and after 120 or so days, you will be rewarded. In case you are curious, I LOVED the taste of home grown sweet potato. I roasted them, and drizzled a little Vermont Maple Syrup over top.

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Check out my Growing Sweet Potato Video!