Orleans Sweet Potato Slips – 10 Plants – Orange Sweet Potatoes Vine

Grow Delicious Orange Sweet Potatoes with Ease

Start your sweet potato harvest with our 10 premium sweet potato slips. These non-GMO and chemical-free slips are ready to plant and will bring you a bountiful crop of vibrant orange sweet potatoes. Enjoy homegrown goodness with an improved variety known for its exceptional sweetness and high yield of quality potatoes.

Our sweet potato slips are an excellent choice for gardeners across the country, even those with shorter growing seasons. These plants perform best in sandy soils, producing long, trailing vines that yield delicious, sweet potatoes. Proper spacing is key for optimal growth: plant 10-12 inches apart in rows with 4 feet of spacing between rows to allow for ample vine sprawl. Please note, these slips are not ideal for container or raised bed gardens due to their extensive sprawling nature.

Key Benefits of Our Sweet Potato Slips:

• Improved Variety: Our orange sweet potatoes offer superior sweetness and a higher yield of #1 grade potatoes.
• Disease Resistance: These slips exhibit natural resistance to Fusarium wilt and Rhizopus soft rot, promoting healthier plants and a more successful harvest.
• Adaptable Growth: With a 90-day maturity, these sweet potato slips are suitable for various climates and growing seasons, providing broad appeal for home gardeners.
• Non-GMO & Chemical-Free: Grow your food naturally without harmful additives, ensuring a pure and wholesome harvest for your family.
• Easy to Grow: These slips are relatively easy to establish and maintain, making them perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking to cultivate their own sweet potatoes.

Planting Instructions: Upon arrival, rehydrate the slips in water for a couple of days. If roots are minimal, allow them to sit in water for up to a week, changing the water daily and adding a rooting aid if desired. Plant in loose, well-drained soil as deep as the first set of leaves. Water well and provide shade for at least one week until established to ensure robust growth of your sweet potato plants.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sweet Potato Slips:

• How long does it take for these sweet potato slips to mature? Our sweet potato slips typically mature in about 90 days, making them a great option even for shorter growing seasons.
• What is the ideal spacing for planting sweet potato slips? Space the plants 10-12 inches apart along the row, with a 4-foot spacing between rows to allow for the vines to sprawl and produce abundant sweet potatoes.
• What kind of soil is best for growing orange sweet potatoes? These sweet potatoes thrive best in loose, well-drained, sandy soils. Avoid heavy, clay soils for optimal growth and a bountiful harvest.
• How do I care for the sweet potato slips when they first arrive? Upon arrival, rehydrate the slips in a cup of water for a couple of days. If they lack root growth, keep them in water for up to a week, changing the water daily, until roots develop.
• What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for growing these sweet potato slips? Our sweet potatoes can be successfully grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-11, making them adaptable to a wide range of climates and gardening conditions.