These tubers share a few similarities, but they aren't even the same species of plant: yams are from the lily family, and sweet potatoes are from the morning glory family. It doesn't take long to ...

I am often asked this question. Gardeners who grow their own sweet potatoes sometimes still wonder whether the root vegetables they have grown are the same as yams. Perhaps because sweet potatoes ...

If you enjoy sweet potatoes, then you may also want to give yams a try. It turns out, they are rich in nutrients that protect ...

A regular potato is a good example of a tuber. “Plant the sweet potatoes, ginger and yams in pots and leave them in a warm place,” Guy said. “Within a few weeks, shoots appear and the potted ...