JAMAICAN SWEET POTATO ROOTED HIERLOOM /ORGANIC 2x 4”-6” GROWING PLANT SHIP FREE

Description: Sweet potatoes are related to morning glories and produce vigorous, attractive vines. The ornamental varieties make great additions to flowering containers and borders, but their tuberous roots are generally inedible. Many edible sweet potato types, however, feature darkly colored leaves and stems and sometimes flowers that will complement the annuals in your landscape.As with most root crops, soil preparation is the key to success. Sweet potatoes like the well-draining, sandy soils of the coastal plain, but with a little upfront effort, they do well in red clay. In heavy clay, till 2 inches of compost well into topsoil before planting to loosen and improve the soil. Otherwise the roots may be smaller and misshapen. If your soil is really poor, consider growing the crop in raised beds or containers.Sweet potatoes are typically planted as root sprouts, called “slips,” grown from last year’s crop. Buying slips from your local garden supply or a mail-order source is easier than growing your own. I don’t recommend growing sprouts from grocery store roots, which are often treated to prevent sprouting; they may harbor pest or disease issues.Sweet potatoes need a growing season of about 90 to 150 days, depending on variety. Transplant slips once all danger of frost has passed and the soil is at least 65 degrees. Set slips 3 to 4 inches deep with 8 to 12 inches between plants and 3 feet between rows. Keep the newly planted slips well watered until new vine growth begins. Established vines benefit from an inch of water each week.

Price: 9.97 USD

Location: Hollywood, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-22T17:10:58.000Z

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