Knowing when to harvest sweet potatoes is key. Too soon, and they're small, starchy, and not so sweet. Too late, and they're tough and fibrous.

Sweet potatoes are ready to harvest after about 90 to 130 days in the ground. Getting this timing right is very important, as harvesting too early or too late can impact sweet potato flavor. Keep an ...

Prepare for a long growing season and harvest before the first frost. Harvest by digging carefully with a shovel or garden fork. Sweet potatoes develop their best flavor after curing and can be stored ...

Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are usually harvested about 100 to 110 days after planting or when the plant’s leaves start to yellow. Though, sweet potatoes can continue to grow after their leaves ...

One of my readers asked me a few years ago when a person should dig up her sweet potato vines and harvest her sweet tubers. You know sweet potato is not even related to the potato, which would make ...

Harvest after first light frost for best results. The first frost of fall is approaching, and it’s time to think about harvesting your sweet potato crop. For best results, dig sweet potatoes after the ...

Question. We planted sweet potatoes in May. When will they be ready to harvest, and how do we care for the potatoes? Answer. You have been producing a great summer crop that needs about 120 days to ...

Yes, you can grow a healthy sweet potato plant indoors. You don't need a lot either; just a few simple steps and proper care will give you a flourishing crop.

We have experienced torrential rainfall the past few days, with some Southeast Texas areas receiving more than 20 inches of rain. Spring weather and climate patterns constantly change, and this ...

Sweet potatoes will be ready to harvest about 90 to 120 days after planting. To harvest them, cut back their vines, then use a garden fork or spade to loosen the surrounding soil. After you've gently ...