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Sweet Potato - what size container?

jennypennynj
13 years ago

I have read a bunch of posts on here about growing sweet potatoes in containers. I would like to do that as well, but I am uncertain what size container I should use, and how many slips get planted in the container?

For example, I saw someone say that they used "large rope handle buckets." I believe these are 19 or 20 gallons in size. Is that big enough, and do I put more then one slip in there? Should I use a garbage can, so that it is taller? Does the color matter? I know darker colors will retain the heat, do I want heat to be retained?

Any and all words of wisdom are appreciated!

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