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SQWIBB · March 31, 2021

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I usually look in my Last Harvest Cache of Sweet Potatoes and look for some growth then put in water. I have better luck with the toothpick trick instead of soil.
I then just place on the windowsill in the basement bathroom and change the water every 3 days or so. Once I get a decent slip with leaves and roots I pull off the slip and place in a jar of water.
I originally started from a Store bought Sweet Potato. I also Wintered over a couple cuttings from 2019 season to plant in the 2020 season for a few of the slips but I wouldn't do that again, not worth the extra effort.

Once they're big enough I transplant in potting mix.

This is my First ever sweet potato harvest.

My 2nd year at Sweet Potatoes.
I grew a lot of these under my Tomato pants.

Almost as big as my Fat Head!

I'll look and see if I have any pics from this year.

March 31, 2021	#7
SQWIBB Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Philly 7A Posts: 739	Start Slips I usually look in my Last Harvest Cache of Sweet Potatoes and look for some growth then put in water. I have better luck with the toothpick trick instead of soil. I then just place on the windowsill in the basement bathroom and change the water every 3 days or so. Once I get a decent slip with leaves and roots I pull off the slip and place in a jar of water. I originally started from a Store bought Sweet Potato. I also Wintered over a couple cuttings from 2019 season to plant in the 2020 season for a few of the slips but I wouldn't do that again, not worth the extra effort. Once they're big enough I transplant in potting mix. This is my First ever sweet potato harvest. My 2nd year at Sweet Potatoes. I grew a lot of these under my Tomato pants. Almost as big as my Fat Head! I'll look and see if I have any pics from this year. Last edited by SQWIBB; March 31, 2021 at 10:59 AM.