Digging up sweet potatoes takes the care of an archeological dig. Using a spade, as with 'ordinary' potatoes, can easily cut through the swollen roots that twist and turn beneath the plant in unpredictable ways. I scraped away with my little fork and found a worthwhile harvest.
Foliage that was beginning to show signs of dying off and the effects of the cold weather indicated that it was time to digs up the roots.
The sweet potatoes varied in size, there were a few large ones, several medium sized ones and a number of smaller 'sausages'.
The smaller roots can be scrubbed and steamed whole and make an interesting, tasty side dish.
