All About Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are incredibly nutritious root vegetables. What’s more, the plants are remarkably low-maintenance once they become established, making them a perfect choice for home gardens. In addition to the edible tubers, sweet potato leaves are also edible.

These tropical vining plants need full sun to partial shade, rich soil that drains well, and consistent moisture. They have a relatively long growing season, taking 100-150 days to mature.

Keep reading to learn all the essential gardening tips for growing sweet potatoes at home!

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How to Grow Sweet Potatoes from Slips

Learn how to grow sweet potatoes from slips and keep the plants thriving until harvest time. Sweet potato plants are relatively low-maintenance as long as you can provide the right growing conditions. It’s even possible to grow sweet potatoes from slips in containers.