When I was young, my gardening-enthusiast mom got me into growing sweet potatoes in her backyard. They were quite easy to grow actually, but I just couldn’t ever get the timing right. As the years passed, she taught me a lot about sweet potatoes and their growth cycle. Here’s everything I learned about growing sweet…
If you ever walk up to someone and ask them to choose between a regular potato and a sweet potato, most will go with the former because sweet potatoes are just associated with…well…bland sadness? In reality, there’s a side to sweet potatoes that people never see because they don’t know when and where to utilize…
There’s nothing more disappointing than pulling out a sweet potato, only to discover mushy, soft spots that ruin the taste and texture. These spots are more than just a nuisance – they’re a signal that something went wrong along the way, whether in storage, handling, or growing conditions. Understanding the causes of these soft spots…
Nothing’s more frustrating than digging up your sweet potatoes, only to find them disappointingly small after months of waiting. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, harvesting a crop that doesn’t meet your expectations can be disheartening. But don’t worry – small sweet potatoes are a common issue, and understanding what went wrong this…
Sweet potatoes will grow however you tell them to, as long as you understand their basic nature, and growing sweet potatoes in raised beds is a great place to start if you have the space to spare. Our guide to sweet potato container gardening has all the steps on getting started, whatever sized space you’re…
Growing sweet potatoes in the UK isn’t simple, but it needn’t be complicated either. This guide gives straightforward advice and fail-safe instructions on getting the most out of that delicious tuber. Everyone has that one crop they’ve just never had any luck with. For me, it’s sweet potatoes, but this year I had a gigantic…