Sweet potato varieties

Sweet potatoes are famous around the world for obvious reasons: they're delicious and versatile. Bake, steam, roast, or puree them - it's all good.

Our in-depth list provides a wide selection of sweet potato varieties you'll enjoy, both for eating and for ornamental growing!

The term white sweet potato is used to describe any variety of sweet potato that has white flesh. The two most common white-fleshed sweet potatoes are Boniato, also called batata, or Cuban sweet potato, and the Japanese sweet potato, also called the satsuma-imo. #sweetpotato #sweetpotatoes #cooking #whitesweetpotato #whitesweetpotatoes

FavoriteAh, the humble potato. Potatoes and sweet potatoes can be enjoyed in so many different ways, and today, we’re going to be talking all things potatoes. First, let’s clear the air: a potato (usually referring to white flesh) is NOT the same as a sweet potato. What Is A Potato A potato is a nightshade vegetable grown in the ground. When harvested, it can be roasted, grilled, mashed, boiled, baked, fried, and much more. Potatoes are a common staple in many cuisines around the world. This…

Find out about the different types of sweet potatoes — like Jewel, Garnett and Japanese — as well as how they differ in taste and texture, and how to cook them.

Potatoes, taters, spuds, Mr. Potato… no matter what you call them, potatoes are a staple in many households. My family loves potatoes. Baked and mashed potatoes are quick and easy side dishes that seem to go with everything. These Potatoes Au Gratin are another family favorite and they always make an appearance at our Easter brunch. This year, I baked up these Potatoes Au Gratin in individual bowls. Photo Source There are so many types of potatoes – most of the varieties pictured above I…

Are yams and sweet potatoes the same? Here, we outline the botanical differences between yams and sweet potatoes and identify the main types of yams available in the U.S.

Sweet potato varieties with orange or red skin and deep orange flesh contain more of the enzyme amylase, which breaks down starches into sugars. This not only makes them taste sweeter but also means that, with less starch to absorb moisture, these sweet potatoes have a moister, creamier texture than the dry varieties.