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Growing Sweetpotatoes in Western Washington
The WSU Sweetpotato Team is at it again. Although sweetpotatoes are more commonly grown in the southern United States, they can grow well here. Learn from the knowledge that local farmers and researchers have gleaned from experimenting with growing sweetpotatos in the maritime climate of western Washington over the years. This online webinar will cover the basics of growing, harvesting, curing and storing sweetpotatoes with tips for getting the most out of this crop in the soils, climate and weather found in western Washington
- Learn new information about best planting practices
- Learn when to keep the crop weed free for best harvests
- Learn how harvesting fresh greens impacts the root yield
- Find out what varieties of sweetpotatoes local farms have tried, and which are the best to grow if you struggle with wireworms.
- Learn the importance of curing and storage conditions on crop marketability
- Learn how to propagate your own planting materials to reduce the likelihood of introducing new pests or diseases to your farm.
Registration Details
Date: May 15, 6pm - 7pm
Location: Online event!
Audience: Farmers, Homesteaders and Producers
Registration link: You must register to receive the Zoom link for the class.
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This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2022-38640-37490 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number SW23-951. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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