The invention relates to a storage method for sweet potato fresh keeping. The method comprises the steps of sweet potato screening, sweet potato airing,
plant ash airing, and mixing and storage of
plant ash and sweet potatoes. The storage process of the invention does not need any chemical sterilization
disinfectant or
preservative, does not need investment of special shed cellars and
thermoregulation and humidifying facilities, saves resources, has low costs, is environment-friendly, has no decay phenomenon in storage time, has long
sweet potato storage time of up to 12 months or above. The obtained sweet potatoes basically have no difference from fresh sweet potatoes in color, mouth feel and
nutrient aspect, and maintain the
primary color and original taste of sweet potatoes. The storagemethod has advantages of simple operation, good fresh-keeping effect, long preservation time, low costs, has no harm to the
human body, and high edible safety performance. The method can reduce the loss of sweet potato farmers and avoid
pollution to environment, can enlarge
population who eat sweet potatoes, increase consumption quantity, increase sweet potato value, increase the income of the sweet potato farmers and generate large
social benefits, facilitates
grain storage for people, and also makes greatly contribution for alleviating potential grain strategy safety in China.