The importance of fresh

and fruits and vegetables Supplements cannot replace the amount of nutrition whole foods provide Fiber is key Drink plenty of water

 Avoid fast food because of the

unsaturated fat levels they contain Avoid soft drinks Partake on weekly exercise routines A nutritious diet is one of the key ingredients to maintaining a healthy lifestyle All the Kcals we intake really affect our ability to perform daily activities

Sweet potatoes are grown from slips Slips are sprouts grown from sweet potatoes The slip is ready 4-5 leaves and is 4-8 inches, and has roots Planted in March Grown May October 120 days before sweet potatoes are to be harvested First sweet potatoes are harvested in late August until early November Grown May October 120 days before sweet potatoes are to be harvested First sweet potatoes are harvested in late August until early November

Temperature

Planting Sweet Potatoes

Germination For Growth

60-85 F 65-75 F

Soil and Water

Fertilizer Light feeder. Low N. Before planting, place 1-2" of compost in furrows. Once anchored apply high P fertilizer like bone mean, about 1 cup per 10 feet of row. 5.0-6.0 dry to average 4-6" Length of potato 12-15" 4-8 square feet 10-12" 12-16" 36-40" 5

Side-dressing pH Water

Measurements
Planting Depth Root depth Height Width In beds In rows Space between rows Average plants per person

Space between plants

Beauregard
Bush

Porto

Rico Centennial Georgia Jet Jewell Sumor Vardaman

 BETA

CAROTENE & VITAMIN A VITAMIN C MANGANESE

 FIBER

COMPLEX

CARBOHYDRAT ES ANTIOXIDANTS LOW IN CALORIES

DID YOU KNOW ?

The United States Sweet Potato Council advocate for the economic well-being of U.S. sweet potato growers. Supports industry Implementing reasonably priced promotion activities Monitoring federal issues affecting the growers' ability to produce efficiently Provide a forum for bringing together, on a national level, growers and issues of diverse regions

 2 pounds extra lean beef stew meat, cut in 1 inch pieces

1. Season meat with pepper and coat with flour, in a 6 -quart nonstick pan. Cook meat until browned, 5 Mins. 2. Add onion and garlic sauteing for several minutes. 3. Add carrots, parsley, and thyme, and saute for 3-5 mins. 4. Add broth and water and allow to boil. Reduce heat and cover. 5. Add sweet potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, barley, and peas

1/3 cup all-purpose flour Nonstick cooking spray

1 medium onion, chopped

1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup sliced carrots 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 5 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

6. Cook over low heat for 30 to 45 mins until meat and vegetables are tender.
7. Get down to nitty gritty, Eat your meal.

1 cup coarsely chopped roma tomatoes

8 ounces sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup medium barley 1 cup frozen peas

WORK CITED
http://sweetpotatousa.org/index.html

http://www.ncagr.gov/agscool/commodities/sweetkid.htm#Producti

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