Would you like to grow a sweet potato in your own garden, but are unsure about the site conditions? Don't worry, this article will enlighten you.
The sweet potato needs a lot of sun
Sweet potatoes need light
The sweet potato originally comes from the warm tropical regions and therefore needs a lot of light and above all warmth to thrive. A south-facing location is therefore recommended.
Pay attention to exceptions
However, there are also some varieties whose leaves burn in direct sunlight. You have to put them in partial shade.
soil claims
Sweet potatoes grow in regular potting soil. This should be permeable so that no waterlogging forms.
Put the sweet potato in the limelight creatively
Beautify your garden with the following options:
- Cultivate sweet potatoes on a railing
- bind the shoots to form a wall of foliage
- create a hanging basket (€11.99).
- put in a bucket on the balcony
- let the shoots grow over the edge of a raised bed
- a wall or house wall entwine