what kind of land do you need to grow sweet potatoes
In order to grow and harvest sweet potatoes, the soil needs to be kept moist during the season where the plants sprout. Furthermore, growing sweet potatoes requires the soil temperature to be kept at 70 to 80 F. (21-26 C.). Because of the warmth required in the soil, you should start sweet potatoes about mid-summer. Otherwise, the soil wonât be warm enough for these plants to grow. When you grow and harvest sweet potatoes, from the moment you plant the slips, it takes only six weeks for the sweet potatoes to be ready. Plant the slips 12 to 18 inches apart on a wide, raised ridge that is about 8 inches tall.