Thanks, Darth! I am such a newby...with ambitions to match, I’m afraid!
I only have the one sweet potato head which is sprouting. I appreciate knowing about the approx 18” requirement for space for its little toes so I can find a pot which would be appropriate for it. That makes sense about loose soil.
How do I know when babies might be available? I’m guessing late summer early fall?
(Zone 6B, according to http://www.garden.org/zipzone/index.php )
I’ve seen recommendations that they’re ready when the leaves start to turn, but definitely before something called a frost. I think I’ve also read 3-4 months, depending on climate. I just feel around in the dirt for something about the size I’m looking for. I’m actually still pulling some from last March’s planting, they’ve sort of gone native.