From the Ground Up: Grow Your Own Sweet Potatoes from Slips
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SPES-770-5NP
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Ever wondered how to grow your own sweet potatoes from scratch? At a giving garden in Midlothian, a garden volunteer shows how to propagate sweet potatoes using simple household methods and plant them for a successful harvest. From starting slips in water to planting them in nutrient rich soil, this step by step approach makes growing sweet potatoes accessible for any home gardener.
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Publication Date
May 26, 2026
