Japanese Sweet Potato (White Satsumaimo)

I planted these Japanese Sweet Potato slips on 26 May making them six months old. 

I can see a tuber coming out of the soil, which makes it apparent it is time to harvest.

I cut the vines at soil level and set them aside. I would cut the ends off to use as slips for replanting.

I spread out a tarp and place the container on its side.

I flip the container over and spread out the soil to find the tubers.

Large Beni Imo

Average size White Satsumaimo

This Beni Imo was rotten. The soil was too damp. I lost a few tubers, but drilled more holes in the container for better drainage.

I added some new clay soil for minerals, fertilizer and some plant food. 

I cut some slips from the vines I set aside and planted them.

I watered well.

Got 884g (1.9lbs) of Beni Imo.

Got 1,346g (2.9lbs) of white Satsumaimo.

Layed them out in a cool dry place to cure for 10-14 days.