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How to Grow Sweet Potatoes
Prep Time
30
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
2
hours
hours
Total Time
2
hours
hours
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
plants
Calories
86
Learn how to cultivate sweet potatoes successfully with this simple guide. Perfect for home gardeners looking to harvest their own delicious tubers.
Ingredients
Planting Materials
1
bundle
sweet potato slips (young plants)
1 cubic foot
volume
well-draining soil
2 cups
volume
compost or fertilizer
enough
water
(for watering)
optional
mulch
(to retain moisture and suppress weeds)
Instructions
Select a sunny location with well-draining soil.
Prepare the soil by adding compost or fertilizer.
Plant slips 12-18 inches apart in rows or mounds.
Water thoroughly after planting and keep soil moist.
Apply mulch if desired; harvest after 90-120 days when leaves yellow.
Notes
Ensure proper watering and wait for the leaves to yellow before harvesting.
Calories:
86
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Gardening
Cuisine:
Home Gardening
Keyword:
Sweet Potatoes