Sweet potatoes can be grown outside, in pots on a balcony, or even under a greenhouse for extra warmth. It’s best to buy sweet potatoes from an organic store to avoid any anti-sprouting chemicals.

Plant sweet potato slips in the garden 12 to 18 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart. In hot, sunny weather, protect new transplants with row cover or overturned pots to discourage wilting and dieback.

Sweet potatoes are an easy-to-grow root vegetable that stores well. Find out when and how to harvest crops and add variety to ...

Potatoes are a versatile and popular vegetable that can be grown in home gardens. Plant certified seed potatoes in spring and harvest new potatoes after flowering or wait for larger tubers after ...