A staple crop for years, sweet potatoes are fairly easy to grow right in your own backyard—it just takes a little time and know-how to do it right. We asked gardening experts to break down the steps ...

Light, moisture, and type all factor into the harvest date. If you've never grown potatoes, add them to your garden this year. They're relatively easy to grow and don't require a lot of maintenance.

Prepare for a long growing season and harvest before the first frost. Harvest by digging carefully with a shovel or garden fork. Sweet potatoes develop their best flavor after curing and can be stored ...

When you know how to grow a sweet potato in water, you can get a dozen or more slips for free that you can plant in your ...

Harvest after first light frost for best results. The first frost of fall is approaching, and it’s time to think about harvesting your sweet potato crop. For best results, dig sweet potatoes after the ...

When I tell people that I have grown sweet potatoes as part of my summer garden, the response is often that they didn’t think you could grow them in our area. I’m happy to report that you can grow ...

Potatoes are a versatile and popular vegetable that can be grown in home gardens. Plant certified seed potatoes in spring and harvest new potatoes after flowering or wait for larger tubers after the ...

Compared to other crops, not many gardeners in our area grow sweet potatoes. Traditionally they have been considered a warm climate crop. Sweet potatoes are grown by planting root sprouts called ...

Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are a nutritious, versatile root crop popular among many home gardeners. While this plant is originally from Central and South America and grows best in warm climates, ...

You can grow sweet potatoes indoors, provided you choose the right varieties. Experts recommend only planting slips indoors. Sweet potatoes need lots of sun, so make sure to place them in a sunny ...

Potatoes are a versatile and popular vegetable that can be grown in home gardens. Plant certified seed potatoes in spring and harvest new potatoes after flowering or wait for larger tubers after the ...