I lurk around in here sometimes, just to get a glimpse of what is happening. Today I have a question. I’ve tried both methods I know to get sweet potato slips and I wonder if anyone knows a better way. I’ve tried the root suspended in water and just got a rotten root. I tried a root half submerged in potting mix but also just got a rotten root. Can anyone tell me how it’s done?
Better Homes and Gardens says to do it this way:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35dp5iS8u7M
(1 minute clip.)
Looks pretty easy! If rotting is a problem, my educated guess would be that you’re not changing out the water enough. I’d change it out every few days.
MomWithHope likes to root stuff - let’s see what she has to add. :)
What is a slip? Is that just another name for a seedling, or is it a sort of transplant?