How to root the sweet potatoes?
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Tai N
Hi,
I would like to find out how to root the sweet potatoes. I found this one at the farmer market. This is very special. It is almost white outside (skin). Inside is purple, very sweet. You can not find them at any regular market. I have tried to put them outside with dirt. I did not work. I went on line and Google how to root. Following the instruction. It did not work. I have tried to put them inside the house in the dark. It did not work. Please help to tell me how to root them. I really appreciated.
Thank you very much.
Tai
I would like to find out how to root the sweet potatoes. I found this one at the farmer market. This is very special. It is almost white outside (skin). Inside is purple, very sweet. You can not find them at any regular market. I have tried to put them outside with dirt. I did not work. I went on line and Google how to root. Following the instruction. It did not work. I have tried to put them inside the house in the dark. It did not work. Please help to tell me how to root them. I really appreciated.
Thank you very much.
Tai
2 answers
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Not sure if these instructions differ from the instructions you Googled, but these Cooperative Extension folks should know what they are talking about: http://extension.unh.edu/resources/files/Resource000843_Rep881.pdf
3po3
on Oct 14, 2012
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I can't imagine why the rooting would be significantly different for the potatoes you have, but it if you knew the name you could do a search and see if there were any particular cultural requirements for them. Here is a list of some known blue varieties for starters: http://potatoes.wsu.edu/varieties/blue-purp-vars.htm One from that list that seems to have a white exterior and blue flesh is "True Blue." Also, you can compare photos with your potato and others here: http://www.curzio.com/N/PotatoCatalog.htm
Douglas Hunt
on Oct 15, 2012
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