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Anyone know how to start slips? I was thinking of saving my smaller ones to start the slips with.
Thanks!
Carol
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Starting the slips in the Spring is not much of a problem, just cover in sand (2 inches) and water. Getting good quality roots to keep 'til Spring is more of the problem, but generally follow the simplified directions like the copy/paste below:
- Sweet potatoes
- Dig roots carefully to avoid skinning or bruising.
- Before storing cure the sweet potatoes to promote healing of wounds.
- Place the sweet potatoes in an area with a temperature of 80 to 85°F and high relative humidity for approximately 10 days.
- A high relative humidity can be provided by placing the roots in storage crates or boxes and covering them with paper or heavy cloth.
- Once cured, store roots in a dark location with temperatures of 55 to 60° F.
- Good storage results can be obtained by wrapping cured sweet potatoes in newspaper and storing them in a cool closet.