Growing / starting sweet potatoes

Gardening
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I got home at nearly 9 last night :roll_eyes: but there was a lidl brochure waiting. They have 6 sweet potatoes for just under 7euros from today. Have sent hubby to get some!

@AngelaR !

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Thanks @toryroo . I shall go there now!!!

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In Germany thus week Lidi is offering quince trees for not much more. I suspect they’d grow very well here - hoping Lidl (or French Aldi which offers baby fruit trees once or twice a year) might follow next year by offering a quince tree. They are addictive in fruit pies especially tucked in with a mainly apple pie.

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He got them! Was worried they’d all be gone!

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Me too so thanks for the info, @toryroo . As it happens, it lookslike the trolley with them on had only just been put out!

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Timing for Sweet Potato Slips:

  • Spring is best: Plant after the last frost.
  • Warm conditions: Minimum 70°F (21°C).

Steps:

  1. Select a sweet potato.
  2. Prepare a container with moist soil.
  3. Insert the potato partially.
  4. Keep warm and moist.

Patience is key: It may take weeks for sprouts to appear.