Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas)

  • Duration of the crop depends on the variety;
  • Normal harvesting period - 3.5 – 4 months after planting.
  • Harvesting indices - when leaves begin to turn yellow and the tubers mature.
  • The maturity of tuber can be ascertained by cutting fresh tubers.
  • The cut surface will dry clear if the tuber is mature and becomes dark green if immature.
  • Harvest the crop by digging out the tubers without causing injury.