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The sweet potato is not closely related to the potato; it belongs to the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae.
Ipomoea batatas
Grown from slips (rooted cuttings), not seed. Needs a long warm season; use black plastic mulch in cooler climates to warm soil. Cure harvested tubers at 30°C for 10 days to sweeten.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Whitefly, Flea beetles.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps, Ground beetles to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, AngelicaFair and AniseFair nearby.
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The sweet potato is not closely related to the potato; it belongs to the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae.
Brassica napus subsp. rapifera
vegetable
Thrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Sweet Potato
Sweet Potato is usually grown from tubers rather than seed. Plant a healthy tuber (or a piece with an eye) a few centimetres deep once the soil has warmed.
Water: Medium · Height: 30 cm · Soil: Loose, well-draining, warm — sandy preferred
