Staples Export
Staples Export
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes with orange, cream or purple flesh, cured for storage.
We supply orange flesh varieties, which are high in vitamin A, as well as the traditional cream types. Curing after harvest heals skin damage and helps the roots keep longer.
Varieties
- Orange flesh (Apomuden)
- Cream flesh
- Purple flesh
- Grading
- Sorted by size; cured, minimal skinning
- Typical shelf life
- 3 to 6 weeks cured
- Storage
- 13 to 15 °C, ventilated
Seasonal availability
Peak Aug to Nov. These months are a guide, so please confirm volumes with us.
- Peak
- Available
- Limited
- January: Available
- February: Available
- March: Available
- April: Limited
- May: Limited
- June: Available
- July: Available
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Peak
- December: Available
Packaging options
- Plastic crates
- Poly sacks
- Export cartons (on request)
Sourcing regions
- Upper East Region
- Central Region
- Volta Region
Ideal for
- Schools and colleges
- Hotels and restaurants
- Importers
Markets
Available in Ghana and for export. Export lots are graded and packed to the requirements of the destination country.
Other produce
All produce
Staples
Staples Export
Vegetables
Tomatoes
Firm, deep red plum and round tomatoes, picked at the right stage for transport.
Peak Jan to Mar, Jul to Aug
Need sweet potatoes?
Tell us the grade, packing, quantity and delivery days you need, and we will confirm availability and price.