Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Growing SWEET POTATOES and YAMS

Turn one sweet potato into 1000 sweet potatoes fast and easy growing sweet potato slips



Sweet potatoes get sweeter when stored in pits (or a similar curing environment) because during storage, a natural process called "curing" occurs, where the starches within the potato convert to sugars, making them sweeterthis process is most effective when stored in a warm, humid environment, like a pit, which allows the necessary enzymes to optimally function.

Key points about sweet potato curing:
  • Enzyme activity:
    Sweet potatoes contain enzymes that break down starch into sugars, but these enzymes only work effectively within a specific temperature range, usually warm temperatures found in a curing pit. 
  • Healing process:
    Curing also helps heal any cuts or bruises sustained during harvest, improving the potato's shelf life. 
  • Storage conditions:
    To properly cure sweet potatoes, store them in a warm, humid environment for several weeks after harvest. 






 



 


 






















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