Sweet Potato Slips for Planting – 10 Japanese Red Live Cuttings

Grow Your Own Delicious Sweet Potatoes

Enjoy the rewarding experience of growing your own sweet potatoes with our premium sweet potato slips. These slips are the key to a successful sweet potato harvest, offering a simple and effective way to cultivate these nutritious and delicious root vegetables right in your backyard. Our Japanese Red Sweet Potato slips are perfect for gardeners of all skill levels, providing a reliable start to your sweet potato adventure. The sweet potato slips arrive ready to plant and grow in all 50 states. They establish quickly and yield a bountiful harvest.

For the best results, ensure your plants receive ample sun and heat. A minimum of 90 frost-free days is ideal for optimal growth and maturity. Gardeners in cooler climates can use black plastic mulch to enhance heat retention. These sweet potato plants will thrive and produce a substantial yield when given the right conditions. Each plant typically yields 2-4 pounds of sweet potatoes when harvested.

Planting is easy! Space the slips 10-18 inches apart in rows 24-36 inches apart. Place them several inches deep, covering the root nodules, and keep the soil consistently moist for the first few weeks. As the vines grow, they will naturally suppress weeds, making maintenance a breeze. You’ll not only enjoy the delicious sweet potatoes but also the beautiful vines and occasional morning glory-like flowers. These Japanese Red Sweet Potatoes will enhance your garden’s beauty while providing a healthy food source.

Harvest your sweet potatoes before or shortly after the first frost in the fall. After harvesting, cure the roots for five days in a hot and humid environment (around 85 degrees and 95% humidity). If those conditions aren’t feasible, layer the roots in newspaper in closed boxes for several weeks. Properly cured roots can be stored for 6-10 months at 55-65 degrees, ensuring you have a supply of fresh sweet potatoes throughout the year. These sweet potato cuttings offer a sustainable and rewarding gardening experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How long does it take for sweet potato slips to produce sweet potatoes?
  Typically, it takes about 90-120 days from planting the slips to harvesting the sweet potatoes, depending on your climate and growing conditions.
• What kind of soil is best for growing sweet potatoes?
  Sweet potatoes prefer well-drained, sandy loam soil. Avoid heavy clay soils that can restrict root development.
• How much sunlight do sweet potato slips need?
  Sweet potato slips require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and tuber development.
• How often should I water my sweet potato plants?
  Water deeply and consistently, especially during the first few weeks after planting. Taper off watering as the harvest approaches.
• How do I know when my sweet potatoes are ready to harvest?
  Harvest before or soon after the first frost. The vines will start to yellow and die back, indicating that the sweet potatoes are mature. Each plant should produce approximately 2-4 pounds of sweet potatoes.