Gently dig around the base of the plant if you’re unsure whether ... but Ghafari recommends curing for long-term storage. "Curing sweet potatoes allows them to form a tougher skin, which makes ...

Choosing the right container is crucial for successfully growing sweet potatoes indoors. Opt for a large, deep pot with at ...

Beyond that, potatoes are just awesome! I think they are a very pretty plant and digging them up in the fall is like going on a treasure hunt. It’s always fun to see what’s down there ...

making them far less prone to damage from lifting and easier to store. Potatoes like plenty of sun, so avoid planting them in frost-prone sites, as these conditions can damage the developing foliage.

I have seen poinsettias growing outdoors as far north as Granada Hills but they were always planted against a wall.

These sweet potatoes are not common, but they have been around for a long time. Growers in California have been encouraged to grow them as an unusual “niche” crop that offers elevated health ...

You can, of course, plant potatoes deeper in the ground but this will just mean more time spent in digging them up ... be able to enjoy chewing on its sweet rhizomes, which provide flavoring ...