How to Easily Grow Sweet Potato Slips

Are you interested in growing sweet potatoes but not sure where to start? In this blog post, we will walk you through the easiest way to grow sweet potato slips.

Step 1: Gather your sweet potatoes You can use any variety of sweet potatoes, such as Japanese sweet potatoes or Garner sweet potatoes. Make sure they are healthy and free of any damage.

Step 2: Identify the top and bottom parts of the sweet potato The pointy end is the top and the blunt end is the bottom. This is important to remember because it will come in handy later.

Step 3: Insert toothpicks into the sweet potatoes Insert three toothpicks into each sweet potato, making sure to elevate the sweet potato in the cup of water.

Step 4: Place the sweet potatoes in water Place the sweet potatoes with the blunt end down and pointy end up in water. Make sure at least half of the sweet potato is submerged in water and change the water every two to three days.

Step 5: Wait for the slips to grow After two weeks, the Garner sweet potato will start developing slips on top, while the Japanese sweet potatoes will grow slips from the underwater blunt part.

Step 6: Cut the sweet potato if necessary If the slips on top of the Garner sweet potato are growing bigger with no root formation, cut the sweet potato in half to submerge the top part in water so that the slips can grow roots.

Step 7: Let the slips develop for two months After eight weeks, many sweet potato slips will have developed and are ready to be planted.

Step 8: Break off sweet potato slips Take the sweet potato slips out of the cup and break off one of the sweet little slips right out of the sweet little.

Step 9: Plant the slips in the ground Plant the sweet potato slips in the ground and grow them throughout the summer.

In conclusion, growing sweet potato slips is an easy and rewarding experience. By following these simple steps, you can enjoy delicious sweet potatoes that you grew yourself. Good luck and happy planting!