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If you're worried you don't have enough space to grow sweet potatoes outside, try this container method that lets you produce ...
In this video, I show you how to grow sweet potato in containers or pots. Growing sweet potato in containers is particularly ...
When your plant reaches about 6 inches tall, Henry recommends "hilling" the potatoes. "Soil is gathered and piled on top of the base of the sweet potato plant," she says. "This process encourages ...
Sweet potatoes have few problems and are easy to grow if they have heat and sunshine, and regular irrigation. About four weeks after planting, side-dress with a complete garden fertilizer (13-13 ...
Sweet potatoes are grown using root sprouts called "slips." Grow your own slips by using sweet potatoes sourced from a supermarket.
Question: I would like to plant sweet potatoes this spring. Can I start transplants in a glass of water? Answer: Many a gardener has sprouted a whole sweet potato in a drinking glass or jar of wate… ...
Gardening potatoes is a new challenge to take on! Here are some tips for growing potatoes in your home garden.
You can plant your potatoes in a container and put them right on your sunny patio. Taylor Jones with the Guilford County Cooperative Extension shows us how to Grow Like A Pro.
Growing sweet potatoes in containers lets you start earlier, manage space, and protect plants from frost. Choose compact, non-vining varieties like Bunch Porto Rico or Vardaman for easier ...