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How to Grow Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 plants
Calories 150
Learn how to cultivate sweet potatoes successfully in your garden with these simple steps.

Ingredients

Planting Materials

  • 4 slips sweet potato slips (young shoots)
  • 1 cubic meter well-drained soil
  • 2 kg compost or organic fertilizer
  • 10 liters water
  • 1 bag mulch

Instructions 

  • Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
  • Enrich soil with compost or organic fertilizer.
  • Plant slips 12 inches apart, burying up to the leaves.
  • Water thoroughly and keep soil moist.
  • Apply mulch to retain moisture and prevent weeds.
  • Harvest when leaves yellow, 90-120 days after planting.

Notes

Ensure consistent watering for best growth.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Gardening
Cuisine: Home Gardening
Keyword: Sweet Potatoes

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 10mg