Curing sweet potatoes makes them sweeter and helps them last longer. Freshly dug sweet potatoes may look like the tubers you buy in the grocery store, but they won’t last long or taste their best ...

To speed up the curing process and prevent spoilage, do not wash potatoes after harvest. Cure potatoes in a warm, dark, and humid place to thicken skins. Russet and other potatoes with thicker skins ...