Covington Sweet Potato Slips – 10 Non GMO Plants for Your Garden

Grow Your Own Delicious Homegrown Sweet Potatoes

Get ready to harvest your own sweet and nutritious sweet potatoes with our premium sweet potato slips. This bundle includes at least 10 non-GMO and chemical-free sweet potato slips, ready to be planted in your garden. This variety is known for its excellent yield of uniformly shaped potatoes with a rose-colored skin and sweet, slightly darker orange flesh. These vine-type plants mature in approximately 100 days, offering a truly rewarding gardening experience for fresh, homegrown produce.

Our sweet potato slips are carefully packaged with roots wrapped in damp paper towel and a plastic baggie for safe shipment. While the slips may appear dry or wilted upon arrival due to their journey, this is normal and does not affect their viability. The health of the stem and roots is what matters most, ensuring a successful start to your sweet potato crop. These plants are perfect for gardeners seeking to add fresh, homegrown produce to their table and are also child safe, making them an excellent choice for family gardens.

To ensure the best results, rehydrate your sweet potato slips upon arrival by placing them in a cup of water for a couple of days. If they lack significant root growth, allow them to sit in water for up to a week, changing the water daily and adding a touch of hydrogen peroxide or rooting hormone to encourage root development. Provide ample airflow and sunlight during this rehydration process. Once the slips have recovered and developed healthy roots, they’re ready to be transplanted into your garden for a successful harvest of sweet potatoes.

Plant your sweet potato slips in loose, well-drained soil, burying them as deep as the first set of leaves. Water them thoroughly after planting and provide shade for the first week to help them acclimate to their new environment, especially if they didn’t have strong root systems initially. Keep the soil consistently moist, ensuring they don’t dry out or get scorched by the sun. With proper care, you’ll be enjoying a bountiful harvest of delicious sweet potatoes in no time! These are great vegetable plants for gardeners of all experience levels looking to grow sweet potatoes.

Benefits of Growing Sweet Potatoes:

• Excellent Yield: Expect a generous harvest of uniformly shaped potatoes.
• Delicious Flavor: Enjoy the sweet and slightly darker orange flesh.
• Disease Resistance: This variety exhibits resistance to common diseases like soil rot and root knot.
• Non-GMO & Chemical-Free: Grow your food naturally and safely.
• Easy to Grow: Suitable for gardeners of all skill levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long will it take for my sweet potato slips to arrive? We ship our slips promptly, and delivery times vary depending on your location. You will receive a tracking number to monitor your shipment’s progress.
2. What size will the sweet potatoes grow to? These sweet potatoes typically grow to be 6-8 inches long and 3-4 inches in diameter, depending on growing conditions.
3. How much sunlight do these sweet potato slips need? Sweet potato slips require full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
4. How often should I water my sweet potato plants? Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the first few weeks after planting. Water deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry.
5. What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for growing sweet potatoes? These sweet potatoes thrive in USDA hardiness zones 5-11.