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Agriculture for Secondary Schools

Harvesting
Potatoes can be harvested by hand or machine. The leaves of mature potatoes turn
yellow, typically around 90-120 days after planting. In small-scale production,
sweet potatoes can be harvested by carefully digging up the tubers using a hand
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hoe, spade, or fork to avoid bruising (Figure 4.9 (a)). However, using a harvester
(Figure 4.9 (b)) is more convenient on a large scale.

Figure 4.9 (a): Harvesting using a hand tool
Source: https://www.bhg.com/how-and-when-to-harvest-sweet-potatoes-7642613

Figure 4.9 (b):Harvesting using sweet potato harvester
Source:https://www.stricklandbros.com/short-bed-digger.html

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