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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I am growing sweet potatoes in a “growing bag.”

I have never grown them before.

What I read was they are ready to be dug up when the leaves turn yellow.

Do you have any experience growing these?

I am wondering what percentage of the leaves should be “yellow” whether it is “yellowing” or completely “yellow.”

Any tips appreciated.


73 posted on 08/18/2020 8:58:21 AM PDT by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig
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To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig

We can’t grow sweet potatoes up here without a lot of black plastic, prayer and HEAT, so I’ve never tried them.

I haven’t grown them myself, but they take a good, long growing season; 120 days, I think? Count forward from when you planted them and I’d wait until those number of days have passed, along with the yellowing of the leaves and stem tips.


74 posted on 08/18/2020 9:22:05 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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