Sweet potatoes

[vikkimoore]

I would like to plant sweet potatoes this spring, is it to late to start slips?? I just learned what they are and is there another way to plant sweet potatoes?

[gardenmama]

I've attached info on growing sweet potatoes. just remember they will take up a lot of space. You'll have to train the to stay away from other plots.

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[childers]

What about a potato sack if we wish to start outside of the plot? Where can you find a sack to grow in?
W.C.

[gardenmama]

We can not block the pathways between our plots. Just trying to be good neighboors.
The bush sweet potato is a variety that's delicious and easy to grow, and — best of all — the species produces luxuriant growth which won't overrun every other crop in your garden. The "bush" breeds (the most common is called "Porto Rico") are available through most seed outlets.
I would try one of these to see what you think. It would only take up about a 3 foot square piece of your plot.

Hope this helps.

[childers]

I was talking about at home... sorry. Where can I find a decent potato sack?

[gardenmama]

Here are a few sites and ideas: You can grow potatoes of any kind in just about anything. Just make sure it has drainage.

www.gardeners.com/Potato-Grow-Bag-Instructions/7099,default,pg.html

www.diynetwork.com/how-to/how-to-grow-potatoes-in-a-trash-bag/index.html

www.yougrowgirl.com/2010/07/14/growing-sweet-potatoes-in-a-bag/