Question
I heard that you can dig up your sweet potato plants put them in a dry dark area in your home and replant them next spring.  Is this possible? I live in Chicago and am  on a very limited budget and this would sure help me out.

Answer
Susan,
Those SPV's are looking pretty darn nice now, aren't they? Yes, you can dig up the tubers and store them for next year. Dig them up leaving some of the vines on, let them dry in a garage or shed, cut the vines off and wrap the tubers/roots in newspaper and put in a paper bag. Keep them in a cool place such as a garage and plant after frost or indoors two or three weeks before your usual last frost.

I hope this helps,
C.L.