Sweet potatoes are easy to grow and delicious to eat. But before you can cook with your homegrown bounty, you need to know how and when to harvest sweet potatoes and how to cure the flavorful roots.

To learn more, we asked experts to break down exactly what you need to know to plant, grow, and harvest your own sweet potatoes. Related: How to Grow and Care for Potatoes—Including Martha's ...

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