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Post by meandtk on May 3, 2014 10:32:13 GMT -5
Is it feasible, or wise, to plant sweet potatoes between rows of corn? I have never planted sweet potatoes, so I have no clue.
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Post by Laura_in_FL on May 3, 2014 11:00:35 GMT -5
I've never tried that, but sweet potatoes need a lot of sun to produce well. I'd be worried about shading from the corn. Maybe it would work depending on your row spacing and orientation?
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Post by meandtk on May 3, 2014 18:49:25 GMT -5
That was exactly why I asked I thought they would need more sun than would be available. I guess I have two eeeks to decide where to put them. I may have to enlarge...
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Post by bestofour on May 4, 2014 18:19:02 GMT -5
the sweet potato vines can spread and take up a lot of room too. Not sure how you'd walk between your rows.
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Post by meandtk on May 4, 2014 20:16:29 GMT -5
How far do they run?
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Post by Laura_in_FL on May 5, 2014 8:40:50 GMT -5
Depends on the variety. There are bush types like Porto Rico (yes, that's the correct spelling) which only spread about 3'. But most of them are vining types which can go 6' or more.
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Post by meandtk on May 5, 2014 9:06:54 GMT -5
I ordered Beauregard from north Louisiana.
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Post by w8in4dave on May 5, 2014 9:30:46 GMT -5
I thought potatoes were supposed to be planted in loose soil? Is that true with Sweet potatoes also? If so how would that work with corn? Myself I am thinking you wouldn't be able to get in there and pull weeds and do what you need to do for the corn because of the sweet potatoes. But that is just me. Welcome meandtk
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Post by Laura_in_FL on May 5, 2014 10:55:50 GMT -5
Beauregard is a vining type - those vines will get long.
On the plus side, Beauregard has a reputation for giving high yields. If you can work out a place to give them room and sun, you should get a nice harvest.
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Post by meandtk on May 5, 2014 19:40:04 GMT -5
I thought potatoes were supposed to be planted in loose soil? Is that true with Sweet potatoes also? If so how would that work with corn? Myself I am thinking you wouldn't be able to get in there and pull weeds and do what you need to do for the corn because of the sweet potatoes. But that is just me. Welcome meandtk Walking and weeding space isn't too big of an issue as long as I have a general idea of how to space. On the other hand, I obviously need them out in the sun. I may have to widen my garden spot. ? Not sure on how loose, but I guess I'll dig relatively deep. Thx, Jason
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Post by meandtk on May 5, 2014 19:41:12 GMT -5
Beauregard is a vining type - those vines will get long. On the plus side, Beauregard has a reputation for giving high yields. If you can work out a place to give them room and sun, you should get a nice harvest. I may have to expand ? Thx for info. I have no sweet tater experience.
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Post by paquebot on May 5, 2014 23:56:03 GMT -5
Sweet potatoes should be planted in mounded rows which start about a foot above normal level. The soil below it should be amended with fertilizer before the mound is made. The mounded zone does not have to be rich soil since the feeder roots begin about a foot deep. In the mounded row, do not use any woody material such as sawdust, wood chips, or compost based on tree leaves. If soil is heavy, add sand rather than organic matter. And, Beauregard can easily run 10' if given a chance.
Martin
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