Sweet potatoes are the perfect crop to grow at home because they're relatively hands-off, and they don't need nutrient-rich soil, either. Here's how.

Growing your own slips from sweet potatoes is a rewarding project so easy anyone can do it. Unlike regular potatoes, sweet potatoes do not have eyes that grow into new plants. Skins contain fine roots ...

A staple crop for years, sweet potatoes are fairly easy to grow right in your own backyard—it just takes a little time and know-how to do it right. We asked gardening experts to break down the steps ...

This is the easiest way to grow sweet potato. In the video, I show you how I harvest, and replant sweet potato for all year ...

Growing sweet potatoes in containers lets you start earlier, manage space, and protect plants from frost. Choose compact, non-vining varieties like Bunch Porto Rico or Vardaman for easier container ...

When I tell people that I have grown sweet potatoes as part of my summer garden, the response is often that they didn’t think you could grow them in our area. I’m happy to report that you can grow ...

Growing sweet potatoes just requires a sunny yard, well-draining soil, and regular watering. An urban farmer shares the basics. CEO and founder of Revival Roots, a company that builds and maintains ...

We have experienced torrential rainfall the past few days, with some Southeast Texas areas receiving more than 20 inches of rain. Spring weather and climate patterns constantly change, and this ...

Compared to other crops, not many gardeners in our area grow sweet potatoes. Traditionally they have been considered a warm climate crop. Sweet potatoes are grown by planting root sprouts called ...

Who doesn’t love a good tuber, whether it’s the sweetness of baked sweet potatoes or the crispy-hot goodness of French fries? We asked experts for their tips on how to grow them. Some gardeners plant ...

Potatoes are a versatile and popular vegetable that can be grown in home gardens. Plant certified seed potatoes in spring and harvest new potatoes after flowering or wait for larger tubers after the ...

A sweet potato sliced on a gray plate - New Africa/Shutterstock If you've ever planted potatoes in the fall, you know that growing tubers is a remarkably hands-off experience that reliably yields a ...