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Webinar: Rooted Knowledge: Sweet Potatoes from Slip to Storage

About Our Presenters
Ben BrownBen Brown is a product manager at Johnny's Selected Seeds, managing vegetables, mushrooms, and fruits. He has been with the company for over 10 years, first as a commercial farmer working seasonally in the contact center and then moving to the pepper breeding program. Before working for Johnny's, Ben was a market gardener for 10 years, growing diverse vegetables, flowers, and herbs.
Daniel Yoder Daniel Yoder is a seasoned Product Technician on Johnny's Research Team. In addition to numerous other crops, Daniel coordinates the sweet potato trials at Johnny’s Research Farm in Maine, collects data and analyzes results, and is also involved in product development and education.

DATE: Thursday, April 2, 2026

TIME: 4 pm ET

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OVERVIEW: Thinking about growing sweet potatoes this season?

Learn how to grow, harvest, and enjoy sweet potatoes with confidence! In this presentation, Ben and Daniel will cover the essentials—from understanding sweet potato growth and handling slips to soil preparation, planting, and in-season care—so you can set your crop up for success from the start.

We'll also dig into when and how to harvest, cure, and store sweet potatoes for the best flavor and shelf life, explore culinary uses, and get an overview of different varieties to help you choose the right fit for your garden or farm.

After the presentation, we'll hold a Q&A session where our presenters will answer audience questions submitted via chat. We hope you'll join us!

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