Sweet Potatoes

Hi, I'm new here, just joined the group today.

Does anyone here grow Sweet Potatoes? I wondered if you had any success - tips - and where you obtained them.

Thanks :)

Steff

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Permalink Reply by Jan Willetts on April 10, 2011 at 22:10

We gardeners usually look for ways to get rid of pests, not fatten them up!

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Permalink Reply by SteffLovesSeeds on April 10, 2011 at 22:34

@ Jan, hehe :D

They're my little critters www.flowerbeetles.com ;)

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Permalink Reply by SteffLovesSeeds on April 11, 2011 at 0:24

That sounds like a good experiment, Jan.

Jan Willetts said:

Just found a couple of sweet potatoes under the sink and have been researching online. One is now in a pot of water on the kitchen windowsill, will try the other in compost and see how they compare. Was a bit confused about taking off the slips, but apparently you twist off the bits that are growing then put them in water to grow roots to about an inch before planting in pots or soil. Apparently they prefer acid soil, which I don't have, so it may be pots for me if they succeed.