Sweet potato

Sweet Potato    Planting Slips1. **Preparing the Soil**: Choose well-draining, sandy soil in a location that gets full sun.2. **Planting**: Once the slips have developed a healthy root system, they are ready to be planted in the garden or in large containers. Plant the slips deep enough to cover the roots and a portion of the stem, spacing them about 12-18 inches apart. Care and Maintenance1. **Watering**: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Sweet potatoes need regular watering, especially during dry periods.2. **Weeding**: Keep the area around the plants weed-free to reduce competition for nutrients and water.3. **Fertilizing**: Use a balanced fertilizer if necessary, but avoid high nitrogen fertilizers, which can promote foliage growth at the expense of tuber development. Harvesting- Sweet potatoes are typically ready to harvest 90-120 days after planting. The foliage will begin to yellow and die back when the tubers are ready.- Carefully dig up the sweet potatoes t