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How much does it cost? On average, a pound of sweet potatoes can cost anywhere from $0.50 to $1.50 per pound. Traderjoes.com, for instance, sells what they label as organic sweet potatoes for $3.99 for a three pound bag. However, the prices are slightly different in their East Coast, Midwest and Southeast stores where a three pound bag of organic sweet potatoes sells for only $3.69.
How long will fresh sweet potatoes keep? By August 10, 2012. Though sweet potatoes are usually thought of as a fall crop, they are available year-round (luckily). In the most perfect conditions (a cool, dry, dark place, and NOT the refrigerator), you can store sweet potatoes 3 to 4 weeks. For recipes and tips for cooking with sweet potatoes, see 7 Ways with Sweet Potatoes.