Fabric grow bags are particularly useful for growing sweet potatoes, and specialized potato growing bags are even better.
As far as container size goes, bigger pots are always better.
Varieties like Vardaman and Porto Rico are particularly good for growing in pots.
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When to Plant Sweet Potatoes in Containers
Sweet potatoes are heat-loving plantsthat dont tolerate cold weather.
Sweet potato slips are usually purchased from garden centers, but you cangrow your own sweet potato slips.
Plant store-bought slips as soon as possible to avoid wilted leaves.
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Sweet potatoes usually dont need to be pruned or trellised as long as you grow them in spacious planters.
Sunny patios or porches can be excellent places for these sun-loving crops.
Garden soil is too dense for potted plants and can causedrainage issues and root rot.
Regular watering is critical for growing healthy sweet potatoes, but be careful not to overdo it.
Thenapply organic liquid or granular fertilizersaccording to the instructions on the fertilizer packaging as the season progresses.
In general, liquid fertilizers are applied every two weeks, while granular fertilizers are applied monthly.
Because sweet potatoes grow underground, judging whether they’re ready to harvest can be tricky.
However, if the leaves have begun to yellow and die back, the roots are usually ready.
One great thing about growing sweet potatoes in pots is that harvesting is super easy.
