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Edible Sweet Potato Plant – 12cm Pot
Product Name: Sweet Potato Plant (Ipomoea batatas) – Edible Variety – 12cm Pot
Description:
Grow your own delicious, home-harvested sweet potatoes with our healthy young plants in 12cm pots! These vigorous starters (often called slips or runners) are perfect for Cape Town’s warm summers — plant now for a bumper crop in 3–4 months.
Popular varieties include orange-fleshed classics or purple types like Okinawan (available seasonally).
Plant Size: Young plant ~20–30cm tall in pot, ready to transplant
Spacing: 30–45cm apart in rows; ideal for pots (use 30–50L+ deep container) or garden beds
Light: Full sun (6–8+ hours)
Soil: Loose, well-drained sandy loam; pH 5.8–6.5 — add compost for fertility
Harvest: 90–150 days; expect medium-large tubers with consistent watering
Tips for Success: Plant in warm soil (>18°C), bury stem deep for strong roots. Low fertilizer needs — too much nitrogen means big vines, small tubers!
Great for veggie gardens, raised beds, or even large pots on sunny patios. Sustainable, nutritious, and fun to grow.
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