plant. It was last summer's sweet potato bed and evidently something got left behind during harvest. I still started some slips from fingerlings and just cut about 4 of the biggest slips from them to completely fill the bed. I also looked in our remaining basket.
The humidity in the air (which has been THICK) was enough to sprout slips on their own! Here they are as proof. I'm now swimming in slips with no one wanting them.
So this is where I convince you that you should come take my slips. Sweet potatoes need basically nothing. Nothing's going to dig them up but you so no fence is required. They like sandy soil though you'll get bigger ones with a touch of fertilizer. They are extremely drought tolerant so there's no need for watering once they get established (you know they're established when they show new growth). No need to harvest until after the first frost. Dig them up and leave them in a cool, shady place (we used our porch) and eat all winter. Don't wash them until just before you cook them as the dirt helps preserve them.
So, Volusia County-ers, drop me an e-mail and I'd be happy to pass these on to you... maybe with some lemongrass!
I've never had a sweet potato that I liked, but never had one homegrown. How's this weekend for a visit? I'll bring you guys some of my tasty and delicious dill pickles :)
ReplyDeleteMmmmm. I have no idea how well they grow up here, but I'd love to try! :)
ReplyDeleteI should have come for some Fl sprouts. I have one big enough to plant and two more starting. I thought I would try them in a big pot on the patio. Maybe I will get a potato or two while I have some nice foliage.
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