Sweet Potato Plant 'Tahiti'
Sweet Potato Plant 'Tahiti'

Sweet Potato Plant 'Tahiti'

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Grow young plants of sweet potato Tahiti with attractive ivy-like leaves and nutritious tubers in autumn.

Marshalls Garden

5 x Plug Plants

10805776

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£12.49

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Product Information

Dimensions:

150cm x 70cm

Position:

Full Sun

Suitable for:

Pots, Patio, Small Gardens, Vegetable Plot, Raised Bed, Greenhouse

Plant Type:

Perennial

Soil Type:

Sweet potatoes prefer loose, well-drained soil, so adding compost or well-rotted manure can help improve soil structure.

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  • Ornamental plant and productive crop in one variety
  • With attractive ivy-like leaves
  • For mature sweet potatoes in autumn, rich in antioxidants
  • Good for pots and raised beds

Look forward to the visual impact of sweet potato Tahiti plants: they give you an attractive display of ivy-like foliage through the summer before you dig up the plants in autumn to reveal the nutritious sweet potatoes with deep purple flesh.

Productive as well as attractive, sweet potato Tahiti is a great home-grown crop to try in your allotment or even in big pots if you don’t have a plot of earth. Just fill your pot with rich compost and space your five young plants evenly around your pot. Water well and watch these pretty foliage plants thrive.

Sweet potatoes grow from semi-scrambling plants that look great growing in pots with edible summer bedding flowers like marigolds and nasturtiums.

How To Grow

Growing sweet potato plants is straightforward, provided you give them the warmth and space they need. Start by planting the slips deeply enough to cover at least two sets of leaves, then water them thoroughly. Sweet potatoes prefer loose, well-drained soil, so adding compost or well-rotted manure can help improve soil structure.

As the plants grow, their vines will spread and cover the ground, which helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Regular watering is important, especially during dry spells, but be careful not to over-water, as sweet potatoes are susceptible to rot. Mulching around the plants can help maintain soil moisture and keep the roots cool.

Sweet potato plants thrive in warm, sunny locations with well-drained soil. They can be grown in traditional garden beds, raised beds, or large containers, making them a flexible option for gardeners with limited space.

In cooler climates, using black plastic mulch or a cloche can help warm the soil and extend the growing season. Sweet potatoes need room to spread out, so ensure they have enough space to grow their vines. With the right care and conditions, sweet potato plants can flourish in most UK gardens, providing you with a unique and rewarding crop.

Guide To Plant Sizes

When plugs arrive, they’ll have a developed root system, stem and leaves and are mature enough to plant directly into the ground or potted on if required.

If the roots are dry, gently mist (spray water) to moisten and keep them moist for a few days, prior to potting on or planting.

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