Learn how to grow these delicious beauties in your backyard garden
> They feature a light beige skin and gorgeous magenta interior. > They make delish baked potatoes! > They're hard to find in U.S. stores but easy to grow at home.
Sweet potatoes are grown from sprouts, known as slips. When you order plants from a grower, they'll arrive with their roots in soil plugs, ready to plant.
By mid-summer, your garden plot will be filled with lush leaves, nourishing the potatoes underground. Take note: deer and bunnies love sweet potato leaves!
Made famous by the Blue Zones, Okinawan Sweet Potatoes are a delightful and nutritious addition to your vegetable garden. Learn how to grow these beauties — info on the blog.