Sweet potato, or yam, is a tuberous root vegetable with a sweet taste and a pleasant color. Not only the underground part of this plant is edible, but also young leaves and shoots.
ADVICE.NEWS told how to plant and grow sweet potatoes correctly.
Sun and soil
These are key factors for obtaining a rich harvest.
Potatoes need plenty of sunlight and fertile soil to grow.
Add compost to the soil to help the plant's root system develop properly and quickly.
Water the plant regularly.
If the soil is sandy, it will require a little more water. If the soil is more clayey, it will retain moisture better.
Only organic fertilizers can be used.
How to Grow Sweet Potatoes Quickly and Easily
- Go to the store and buy organic sweet potatoes.
- Place the root vegetable in a warm place or in water with the pointed end down for about a month.
- After 30 days you will see shoots. Separate the leaves and leave only the roots.
- Plant the cuttings in soil 2 weeks after the last spring frost.
Sweet potatoes can be harvested 3-4 months after planting, and should be stored in a cool, dry place, such as a basement.
