National Sweet Potato Month

National Sweet Potato Month celebrates the versatile sweet potato throughout February. The observance highlights the vegetable’s many culinary uses and encourages people to enjoy it in dishes ranging from savory meals to desserts. Sweet potatoes contain fiber and vitamins A and C, and they can be baked, roasted, mashed, or fried.

The sweet potato has a long history as a cultivated crop, with records of cultivation and consumption in Peru dating to around 750 BCE. Christopher Columbus later brought it to Europe, where it received its English name because of its sweet flavor. Although sweet potatoes are often confused with yams, they are not the same, and sweet potatoes are not related to ordinary potatoes.

According to available holiday information, National Sweet Potato Month was initiated in 2020 by the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission, which represents sweet potato growers, packers, and processors in the state. The month promotes awareness of the crop and encourages people to explore its culinary versatility.

How to Observe National Sweet Potato Month

Celebrate by preparing sweet potatoes in a new way. Bake, roast, mash, or fry them, or try a recipe such as the sweet potato gnocchi described by Eat Right Iowa. You could also compare sweet potatoes with ordinary potatoes, learn more about their history, or share a sweet potato dish with friends and family. If you enjoy baking, try the sweet potato soufflé recipe from Alabama Extension.

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