The Galapagos Islands are a unique and remote set of islands located around 800 kilometres (500 miles) off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. The area was declared a Marine Reserve in 1986, as it is home to so many unique species.
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.
1 Store the sweet potatoes in a root cellar or other place with a temperature of at least 55Â°F. 2  The ideal temperature range is 55Â° to 60Â°F. 3  The roots should last for about 6 months. 4  When removing the potatoes from storage, remember to be gentle; do not dig around or else you will bruise the potatoes. You can buy slips from garden centers, nurseries, or local farmers. 2  You can also grow your own slips to plant in the spring. 3  In November (this is when the best of the new harvest will be out), go to your supermarket and look for unblemished and uncracked medium sweet potatoes. 4  One potato should yield about 12 plants.