By CASEY NEILL
A HUGE haul of sweet potato has been harvested from Dandenong Park.
University of Melbourne’s horticulture department grew and donated the plants, which on Thursday 12 May yielded 60 kilograms of sweet potato, yams and taro.
It will all go to food distribution charity Avocare, to feed the community’s most needy.
This latest crop was planted in December and also included edible hibiscus and cassava.
Greater Dandenong Council’s bushland and garden services team leader Maree Keenan said the garden was now in its second year and had been attracting attention from community members.
“The garden has successfully interested and engaged residents and helped raise awareness about how tropical edible plants can be grown in cooler climates,” she said.
