Add Vibrant Color with Purple Sweet Potato Slips

Enhance your garden with these beautiful Purple Sweet Potato Slips. Originating from Central and South America, these vines start as a lush green and transform into a deep, rich purple as they mature, offering a stunning visual display. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, these slips are easy to grow and add a unique touch to any landscape. Get 20 well-rooted slips ready to plant and thrive!

While both edible and ornamental sweet potatoes produce tubers, remember that the ornamental varieties are grown for their foliage and might not offer the best flavor if consumed. Our slips are selected for their vibrant color and robust growth, making them an excellent choice for decorative purposes. Enjoy the beauty of the sweet potato vine as it climbs and spreads, creating a lush, green and purple canopy.

Growing and Care Tips:

• Sunlight: Purple sweet potatoes need 6 to 8 hours of full sun daily.
• Soil: They thrive in well-draining garden soil, allowing the tubers to dry slightly between waterings.
• Water: Provide about 1 inch of water per week, adjusting based on weather conditions.
• Fertilizer: Avoid fertilizing, as it can hinder growth. Instead, separate tubers as needed to prevent root-bound issues.

These sweet potatoes are perennials that can live for at least two years. You can propagate new plants from the tubers for endless vines. They thrive in warm summer weather and struggle in temperatures below 60°F (15°C). In colder climates, they may grow slowly or become dormant. Bringing them indoors during winter helps ensure their health and strength.

Harvest your purple sweet potato vines 4 to 5 months after planting. If you notice the leaves turning yellow, it may be time to separate the tubers. Enjoy the beauty and versatility of these incredible plants! Benefit from vibrant foliage, easy care, and potential edible tubers with our premium purple sweet potato slips.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long does it take for purple sweet potato slips to mature?
   Typically, purple sweet potato vines are ready to harvest in 4 to 5 months from planting.
2. What is the ideal temperature for growing purple sweet potato vines?
   These vines thrive in warm summer weather and do not do well in temperatures colder than 60°F/15°C.
3. How much sunlight do purple sweet potato slips need each day?
   Purple sweet potato slips need 6 to 8 hours of full sun a day to thrive.
4. Do I need to fertilize my purple sweet potato vines?
   Purple sweet potato vines don’t need to be fertilized; fertilizing can cause growth problems. Instead, separate the tubers as needed to prevent the plant from becoming root bound.
5. Can I grow purple sweet potato vines indoors during the winter?
   Yes, bringing them indoors during the winter helps ensure they remain healthy and strong, especially in colder climates.