Mature Sweet Now

To grow and harvest "mature sweet" potatoes—those that have reached full size and developed peak sugar content—follow this guide on timing, care, and the essential post-harvest curing process.

Sweet potatoes are grown from slips (rooted sprouts from a mature tuber) rather than seeds. mature sweet

Choose a location with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight . Use loose, well-draining soil; heavy clay can stunt tuber growth. 2. Care During Growth To grow and harvest "mature sweet" potatoes—those that

Plant slips in late spring or early summer, typically 3 to 4 weeks after the last frost when the soil is at least 65∘F65 raised to the composed with power F 18∘C18 raised to the composed with power C mature sweet