Well, since its so miserable and windy outside -I decided to start potting the sweet potato slips that are ready -or in the case of that 1 very large "over ready" ....
So all you have to do is twist the slip off at the bottom -then I have sunk them about 1 1/2" deep in the damp compost.
Don't worry if the flag a little to start with as they need to grow roots -although as you can see 1 of mine has grown some whilst still on the potato -it grew near the bottom -so had access to water..
I have put 4 in the clear tub and will keep in and warm unitl it warms up outside -so they should get a good start..They are in a clear tub as I figured I would be able to keep an eye on the root growth
The sweet potato with the smaller slips on is now back on the radiator and I will twist and set them as and when they are ready !
We are off for more compost on Wednesday -then I will fill the dustbin up and make a clear plastic "showercap" for it o I can warm the compost and then use it to keep them covered once set as they need 150days of warmth plus ones grown "indoors" store better ...
1 comment:
How did you get that sweet potato to sprout??
And does it grow into a shrub or a plant like a 'normal' potato?
I'd love to grow them myself!!
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