Vegetables

Sweet potatoes: when it's in season and what to cook

Sweet potatoes are usually at their best from September to December across much of the US. That includes now.

How to pick it

Choose firm sweet potatoes with smooth skin and no soft ends.

How to keep it

Keep in a cool, dark spot (not the fridge) and use within a couple of weeks.

Months are when each item is usually at its best across much of the US. Seasons start earlier in warm places and later in cool ones, and they shift from year to year, so your local farm stand or market is the best guide.

Recipes with sweet potatoes

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