Once a humble root, sweet potatoes have become a global nutrition star. From supporting eye health to regulating blood sugar, ...

Purple-fleshed sweet potatoes need a long, warm season to produce a good crop, but the starchy, deep-purple roots of varieties such as ‘Violetta’ and ‘All Purple’ are worth the (120 day ...

Sweet potato varieties and their benefits. Sweet potatoes are the best alternative for potatoes, as they provide similar taste and even look the same. They come in a delightful array of hues, ...

There is not much that can be planted in the garden in June or July. It is just too hot, and soil dries out to quickly, so fresh seedlings will struggle. We can start planting for Fall in August, ...

White potatoes also have "more magnesium and slightly higher iron," she added. Sweet potatoes generally contain over 100 times or 1,000 times the amount of Vitamin A than their non-sweet ...

Pairing sweet potatoes with other healthy foods can optimize their benefits, says Barbara Olendzki, an associate professor of population and quantitative health sciences at UMass Chan Medical School.

Regular potatoes usually have a more neutral taste and are most generally white or yellow—though some non-sweet potato varieties also have blue or purple flesh.