Sweet potatoes

Tracydr · April 5, 2012

I could use some advice on growing sweet potatoes. I really need a sweet potato 101. I just ordered 30 slips.
Here are the varieties I got.

5 each of Sumor, Papota, Liberty, Purple, Grand Asia and Nemagold
I basically tried to get some bland whites ( to taste a little like Irish potatoes since hubby doesn't like sweets)
Some nice sweet oranges for baked sweets and also baking ( I love sweet potatoes, sweet potato bread and pies
The purple, just because it's different
So, how much space do I need, full sun or a little shade ( this is AZ with 110 degree average in July/August), fertilizer, DTM.
And, when these slips get here, do I just plant them straight in the garden?
Thanks!

April 5, 2012	#1
Tracydr Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2011 Location: Laurinburg, North Carolina, zone 7 Posts: 3,207	Sweet potatoes I could use some advice on growing sweet potatoes. I really need a sweet potato 101. I just ordered 30 slips. Here are the varieties I got. 5 each of Sumor, Papota, Liberty, Purple, Grand Asia and Nemagold I basically tried to get some bland whites ( to taste a little like Irish potatoes since hubby doesn't like sweets) Some nice sweet oranges for baked sweets and also baking ( I love sweet potatoes, sweet potato bread and pies The purple, just because it's different So, how much space do I need, full sun or a little shade ( this is AZ with 110 degree average in July/August), fertilizer, DTM. And, when these slips get here, do I just plant them straight in the garden? Thanks!