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    Communities > Forums > Article: Getting To The Root Of Things. The Sweet Potato: Its History, Uses, and Culture
    Forum: Article: Getting To The Root Of Things. The Sweet Potato: Its History, Uses, and CultureReplies: 1, Views: 31
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    binibusybee
    Osgoode, ON (Zone 5b)

    November 1, 2010 5:35 AM

    Post #8188060

    Hello Melody

    This is probably a stupid question but I thought I'd ask anyway. I put 2 sweet potatoe vines into my veranda pots and when I emptied them a little while ago I found some lovely big tubers! They were the red-leaved variety. I hate wasting anything useful so I plan to eat the fruits of my pot-plants - are there any varieties that are not edible as far as you know?

    Thanks, Sabine

    melody

    melody
    Benton, KY (Zone 7a)


    November 1, 2010 5:45 AM

    Post #8188082

    I don't think they are poison, but they might not taste good. You can save your tubers and plant them again next spring. Just store in a dry, dark place that isn't extremely warm.

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