G73-73 Sweet Potatoes (Revised June 1992)

Authors

R.E. Neild, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Laurie Hodges, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1973

Comments

© 1973, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Varieties, requirements and culture, harvesting and storage of sweet potatoes.

The sweet potato, a member of the morning glory plant family, is native to tropical America. It is an important food plant in warmer regions of the world and is adapted to southeastern Nebraska. Sweet potatoes may be boiled, baked, fried, or candied. They have high food value. Varieties with deeply yellow colored roots are a good source of vitamin A.