You Won't Believe This! WOW! Grow Sweet Potatoes In Baskets Produced INSANE Amount Of Tubers!

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After 5 months of planting Japanese sweet potatoes in plastic containers/baskets from the slips that I started , they're now ready to be harvested. I had never planted them in this way before. It's my first time and is an experiment. I didn't know what to expect but the result is shocking!

In this video episode, I am going to share with you how I harvested three of the baskets (Basket 1, Basket 2, Basket 3) that the potatoes were planted in. The potatoes were all planted and maintained in the same manner. You'll be surprised how many sweet potato tubers are being produced in each basket! Take a guess, which basket do you think produced the most potato tubers?

Growing and harvesting sweet potatoes in plastic baskets is an innovative and space-efficient method suitable for urban or small-space gardening. The process begins with selecting durable plastic baskets with good drainage. The baskets should have perforations or holes to ensure proper airflow and water drainage, which helps prevent rot.

Planting:
Fill the basket with a well-draining soil mix rich in organic matter. Sweet potatoes thrive in loose, sandy soil that allows the tubers to expand. Plant sweet potato slips (young shoots) about 4–6 inches deep, ensuring the roots are well-covered. Position the baskets in a sunny location, as sweet potatoes require at least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Water the soil consistently to keep it moist but not soggy.

Growing:
As the vines grow, prune them to prevent overcrowding and promote tuber development. Fertilize periodically with a balanced fertilizer high in potassium to enhance growth. Keep an eye out for pests like aphids and beetles, treating infestations promptly with natural or organic pest control methods.

Harvesting:
After 90–120 days, or when the foliage begins to yellow, the sweet potatoes are ready for harvest. Carefully remove the soil from the basket, gently digging out the tubers. Cure the harvested sweet potatoes in a warm, dry place for 1–2 weeks to enhance their sweetness and shelf life.

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