Sweet Potato Vegetable Seeds, Violet Variety for Planting and Home Harvests

Sweet Potato Vegetable Seeds – Growing Guide

Key Features:

• Product Name: Sweet Potato Vegetable Seeds
• Available Quantities: 100, 500, or 1000 seeds per pack
• Mature Height: Vines can grow up to 6-12 feet, with foliage reaching 12-18 inches
• Sunlight Needs: Full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily)
• Soil Requirements: Loose, well-drained, sandy or loamy soil rich in organic matter (pH 5.5–6.5)
• Ideal Uses: Culinary use for baking, roasting, boiling, and mashing

Product Details:

• Germination Rate: High, ensuring reliable growth
• Seed Freshness: New seeds for optimal sprouting
• Sourcing: Sustainably harvested
• Shelf Life: Best planted within one year for maximum viability

Planting Instructions:

Seed Preparation:

• Sweet potatoes are typically grown from slips (sprouted vine cuttings) rather than seeds.
• To grow slips, place a sweet potato in water or moist soil, partially submerged. Sprouts will develop in 2-4 weeks.
• Once slips reach 4-6 inches long, carefully remove them from the tuber and allow them to root in water before transplanting.

Sowing Instructions:

• Indoor Start: Begin 6-8 weeks before the last frost by growing slips.
• Outdoor Sowing: Direct planting of slips should occur after all frost risk has passed when soil temperature is at least 65°F (18°C).

Transplanting:

• Spacing:
  • Between Plants: 12-18 inches
  • Between Rows: 36-48 inches
• Plant slips 2-3 inches deep with leaves above ground.
• Water well after transplanting.

Care & Maintenance:

Watering:

• Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the first few weeks.
• Reduce watering as plants mature to prevent tuber rot.

Fertilization:

• Use a balanced fertilizer or compost rich in potassium and phosphorus.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, as it promotes vine growth over tuber formation.

Mulching:

• Apply mulch to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate temperature.

Support & Maintenance:

• Regularly weed around plants to reduce competition.
• Provide support for vines if needed, though sweet potatoes generally spread along the ground.

Harvesting & Storage:

• Harvesting Time: 90-120 days after planting, when leaves begin to yellow.
• Harvesting Method: Gently dig around plants and lift tubers carefully to avoid damage.
• Curing: Cure sweet potatoes by storing them in a warm, humid place (80-85°F or 27-30°C) for 7-10 days to improve flavor and sweetness.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place at 55-60°F (13-16°C) for long-term use.

Happy Gardening! Enjoy growing nutritious and delicious sweet potatoes!