Sweet potato Coloring Pages

What kind of vegetable is it?

Sweet potato is a slightly long vegetable that grows under the ground. In autumn, you can find a lot of them at the store. It is sweet and yummy, so people enjoy eating it in many ways, like making baked sweet potatoes, tempura, and sweet snacks.

Where did it come from?

Sweet potato was not from Japan at first. Long, long ago, it grew in a warm place in South America. Then it crossed the sea and came to Japan. People say it got its Japanese name because it came through the southern part of Japan.

The secret to its sweetness

Sweet potato is sweet because when you heat it, the starch turns into a sweet stuff called maltose. That is why baked sweet potatoes taste extra sweet when you cook them nice and slow!

There are many different kinds

There are many kinds of Sweet potato.

• Beni Azuma: This is a classic kind made a lot in the Kanto region. It is famous for its fluffy texture and sweet taste.
• Naruto Kintoki: It is made in Tokushima Prefecture. People love its soft texture and gentle sweetness.
• Anno Imo: It is made in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is known for its moist texture and a sweetness that melts like honey.
• Murasaki Imo: It is made in Okinawa Prefecture, and the inside is a bright purple color. It has a lot of good healthy stuff called anthocyanin.

How to Choose Colors: Look closely at a real Sweet potato!

The trick to coloring a Sweet potato coloring page is to look closely at real colors and color carefully.

• Skin Color: Sweet potato skin is reddish-purple. Try mixing red, purple, and a little brown to make it look just like a real one!
• Inside Color: The inside color is different depending on the kind.
  • Yellow or Orange: Try using yellow or orange for the fluffy, sweet kinds.
  • Purple: Try using bright purple for a purple Sweet potato.
• Leaves: Sweet potato leaves are green and shaped like hearts. Use a mix of dark green and light green to make them look alive!

How to Make It Look 3D: Think about shadows and light!

Try these ideas to make the round, long shape of your Sweet potato look 3D.

• Shadowy Places: Layer a little dark purple or brown on the dented parts or the bottom of the Sweet potato. This makes the round shape stand out!
• Sunny Places: Make the bumpy parts of the Sweet potato a bit lighter. This makes it look like light is shining on it!

Tips to Enjoy Your Coloring Page!

• Try adding a background!
  • Sweet potatoes grow under the dirt in a farm field. If you draw brown dirt or leaves in the background, it will look like it is right in the field!
• Express yourself freely!
  • Color the Sweet potato on your coloring page with any colors you like! A rainbow Sweet potato or a polka-dot Sweet potato would be super cute too!