A rather bleak Friday encouraged me
to dig up our sweet potatoes.
It's so sad to see those once lovely chartreuse vines
turned to brown mush.
It's a little late in the season for harvesting,
so I wasn't sure how we'd do.
It's a little late in the season for harvesting,
so I wasn't sure how we'd do.
After a bit of research,
we are letting them dry out in the sun for a day or so,
then they will be stored in the pantry in a box
filled with shredded newspaper.
filled with shredded newspaper.
This one seems to have fused together.
Does that mean they didn't have enough room?
Is it edible?
It reminds me of a bread bowl,
just grab a fork and dive into the middle!
I have SO much to learn!
I can't wait to taste them,
as this is our first harvest of this lovely veg.
I see some sweet potato bread in Lil' Guy's future!
I have GOT to plant sweet potatoes this year. Yours look amazing!
ReplyDeletetami-They couldn't be easier and they're one of the few things that grow during our sweltering summers!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely planting sweet potatoes this year. What a fun little blog you have. So happy I found it today. Be blessed and a great 2012 to you :)
ReplyDeleteSheri-WELCOME! I think you'll be happy you planted those treasures!
ReplyDeleteBackatcha!
Oh I would love to have some sweet potatoes! How far do you have to plant them in the ground?
ReplyDeleteKelly-Not far, just below the surface, really. The vines will grow along the ground or vertically, so they do need space to crawl.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and i do love sweet potatoes! YAY for you!
ReplyDeleteHomesteading Quest-Thanks! I hope you'll plant some next season!
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