Sweet potato is a root crop of the morning glory family, known for its sweet taste and bright orange flesh resembling carrots or pumpkin. It contains fewer carbohydrates than regular potatoes but is richer in beta‑carotene, vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, and fiber. Due to its slow blood sugar rise, sweet potatoes are considered beneficial for dietary nutrition.
The 'Milky Way' variety belongs to the decorative-specialized types of sweet potato that can be grown both in a garden and at a summer cottage. Although this variety is currently not available for sale, its production is planned upon request in 2026. For successful cultivation, it is necessary to prepare the soil, provide regular care, and harvest after 2–9 months of growth. One tuber can weigh from 200 g to more than 3 kg, and one tuber can produce dozens of sprouts.
Sweet potatoes are used in cooking in various ways: baked, fried, grilled, in soups and mashed dishes. Baking or grilling preserves the aroma and vitamins. The tubers are also used for producing flour, sugar, molasses, and alcohol, while young leaves after treatment are used in salads. It is better to store sweet potatoes at room temperature for no more than one-two weeks, while a dried tuber can be stored up to six months at 13–16°C and humidity of 85–90 %.
