Shibantan Sweet Potatoes

Shibantan Sweet Potatoes

　　　　Sweet potatoes can be found all over Taishan, but those from Shibantan in Sijiu Town are the most famous. There are three varieties: 1. Fragrant Sweet Potato. This is the best variety, with a ripe texture like egg yolk and a higher starch content than other sweet potatoes. It tastes sweet, fluffy, and delicious—superior even to chestnut flesh. 2. Jinjiang Snow. This is a cold-resistant, high-yield variety that does not die even in freezing weather at zero degrees. It generally yields between 750 kilograms and 1 ton per mu, with some reaching 1.5 to 2 tons. The tubers are high in sugar content and are also known as "white-skinned sweet potatoes." 3. Zhenbao Long. This is an early-maturing, high-yield variety, usually ready for harvest after 80 days of planting, though it is not as tasty as the Fragrant Sweet Potato. (Taishan)