Sweet potatoes are ready when the leaves start to turn yellow, as a general rule. They will continue to grow and flourish underground while the leaves are still green, but when the foliage starts to die back, it is a sign that your sweet potatoes are ready to be picked. You can also keep an … Read more
Sweet potatoes are generally considered to be one of those sprawling, allotment or garden vegetables that need a lot of space to grow in. But did you know that you can grow them in pots or containers, indoors? Read on to find out more of this fascinating growing process, and how it can actually be … Read more
Like standard potatoes, sweet potatoes will start to sprout if they are left long enough and the conditions are right. But are sprouted sweet potatoes safe to eat? Will your entire crop be wasted if a few of them start to sprout? What can you do with the sprouted ones to save them? Can you … Read more
Quinoa is a superfood that can replace or supplement other grains that you can grow on the homestead. It can be grown in a wide variety of climates and you can also purchase it in bulk to save some money for long-term food storage. But, do you know how to store quinoa? Does Quinoa Go … Read more
Quinoa is one of the healthiest crops you can grow on the homestead that isn’t a fruit or vegetable. It is one of the better sources of plant-based protein and has a lot of vitamins and minerals that commonly grown grains don’t provide. Sprouting is a popular method to prepare and enhance grains and legumes, … Read more
There are plenty of alternatives to traditional flour made from wheat. But, what is quinoa flour? Quinoa is already a less popular grain than things such as wheat and oats, so why go out of your way to make flour from quinoa? Well, quinoa is quite a healthy grain and makes for great flour, if … Read more
Growing your own veg is an incredibly rewarding, as well as a fun thing to do. Sweet potatoes can take a little more time and care, but they too can be very successfully grown. Companion planting is the method of growing two plants together that complement each other in growing styles, or which repel each … Read more
Sweet potatoes (or yams) are one of those great storing vegetables. They will last for a good long while, as long as they are correctly stored – and we are here to tell you how to store sweet potatoes for the winter! If you have a glut of sweet potatoes, or you have bought loads … Read more
Although the skin of the vegetable is where most of the best nutrients are stored, in many cases a vegetable must be peeled before it is eaten. The best way to do this, of course, is with a vegetable peeler – but what do you do if you don’t have one in the drawer? Vegetable … Read more
Sweet potatoes are a great vegetable, and they are relatively easy to grow and store. They don’t need refrigerating, and although they probably won’t last as long as standard potatoes do, they should still store well. How to know when sweet potatoes are bad though? This question can be easily answered, and we can give … Read more
Fruit and vegetables go bad when the air gets to them and causes an oxidization reaction. This can mean that they have to be thrown away, in the worst case scenario, and even in the best case where they can still be used they will be much less attractive. When sweet potatoes go brown, it … Read more
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