Sweet potatoes
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I have never planted sweet potato before, but I learned that you can’t just plant a chunk of sweet potato in the ground like a regular potato. A sweet potato “slip” is planted and then it takes root and grows the sweet potatoes under the ground. Several months ago I started my sweet potato slip. I bought a sweet potato at the store and propped it up in a jar and for let it sit in water for about a month. About week two I added a bit of miracle grow to boost it along. (Gardening does teach me patience) I waited until my slip was about 18 inches long. I planted it in one of the tubs in my garden by laying it in a shallow trench. This slip has gone crazy! It multiplied and is so bushy now. I really can’t wait to dig them up and see what is under ground. My husband Kent knows a sweet potato grower and he asked him when to harvest. He told him when the vines turn yellow. Gosh I can’t wait! Stay tuned for harvest and I will for sure post pictures! The vines seem to go everywhere. The last picture is how big they have gotten. I wish I would have recorded the day I planted them – next year I will! Enjoy the pics and come back to see how the harvest goes. One thing I realized today was how much I like to look at what is growing up close. I love have the raised beds up for that reason. I love seeing everything more at eye level.
the start of my sweet potato slip
about 2 weeks after I planted the slip, it started spreading
getting bigger – they are super easy too. I water twice a day on hot days and miracle grow weekly
growing over edges
taken 5/24/12. Kent told me they will harvest in August. I can't wait to see how many sweet potatoes I get!
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Peace,
I’d like to know how I can obtain the black tubs used in your garden?
Thanx, Lina