Sweet Potato Mix – 10 Sweet Potato Slips Plants – Non GMO Mixed Variety

Grow Your Own Sweet Potato Lover’s Mix

Enjoy a bountiful harvest with our Sweet Potato Lover’s Mix! This bundle includes at least 10 mixed variety sweet potato slips, grown from Non-GMO plants. You’ll receive a variety of slips to start your sweet potato garden, all chemical-free. The roots will be carefully wrapped in damp paper towel and a plastic baggie for safe shipment. Get ready to enjoy fresh, homegrown sweet potatoes!

Varieties included in this mix may include vining types like Beauregard, Covington, Orleans, Georgia Jet, Centennial, White Yams, White Triumph, O’Henry white, Sakura (Japanese Purple), and Murasaki (Japanese White), as well as bush types like Vardaman and Porto Rico. Each bundle is completely mixed, and individual varieties will not be labeled, allowing for a delightful surprise as your garden grows. This sweet potato mix is perfect for expanding your garden with a diverse range of flavors and textures. Experience the joy of harvesting your own delicious sweet potatoes.

Important Note: It’s normal for slips to appear dry and wilted upon arrival due to their long journey. Don’t worry – the condition of the leaves is not indicative of the plant’s health, as long as the stem and roots are healthy. Your sweet potato slips are resilient and ready to thrive with proper care.

Rehydrating and Rooting Your Slips: Once you receive your slips, unwrap them and place them in a cup of water to rehydrate for a couple of days. If they lack significant root growth, leave them in water for about a week until new roots form. Change the water daily, adding a little hydrogen peroxide and/or rooting hormone to aid the rooting process. Moving the slips around in the cup promotes airflow. Remove any signs of rot immediately. Place the cup in a sunny window for several hours daily to acclimate them to full sun and encourage new leaf growth. This careful process helps your sweet potato plants establish a strong start.

Planting and Growing: When your slips have recovered, plant them in your garden in loose, well-drained soil, as deep as the first set of leaves. Water them thoroughly after planting. If you haven’t hardened them off, provide shade for about a week until they establish themselves, especially if their root systems were not strong initially. Keep them well-watered, preventing them from drying out or baking in the sun. Happy growing! Enjoy the benefits of fresh, homegrown Non-GMO Sweet Potato.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What varieties of sweet potatoes will I receive in this mix? You will receive a mix of at least 10 slips, potentially including Beauregard, Covington, Orleans, Georgia Jet, Centennial, and other varieties.
• How long should I soak the slips in water before planting? Soak the slips for 2-3 days to rehydrate, and up to a week if they need to develop more roots.
• What is the ideal soil pH for growing sweet potatoes? Sweet potatoes prefer a neutral soil pH around 6.0 to 7.0.
• How much sunlight do sweet potato slips need? Sweet potato slips need full sun, ideally at least 6-8 hours per day, to thrive and produce a good harvest.
• What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for growing these sweet potato slips? These slips are suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5-11.