Sweet Potatoes - Storage

First, avoid breaking whenever possible, and clean broken ends with a hydrogen peroxide solution, then dry for 2 to 3 hours. Next, place them in a dry area holding the temperature at 85 F and 90 to 95% relative humidity for 4 to 7 days. Curing helps prevent the entrance of decay organisms by healing cuts and other injuries received in harvesting and handling. After this curing period, place them where the temperatures will range from 55 degrees to 60 degrees F. with a relative humidity of about 85 percent. Immediately remove any roots that show signs of deterioration or decay.