Silly question - but can you put sweet potato in the same bed as your new potatoes and other potatoes? Or is it best to split them up in case of disease?
Claire
Claire
Sorry but sweet potatoes are a whole different thing -you need to grow them under cover for any chance of a crop.
As I recall you can buy `slips`(ready sprouted ones?) from specialist suppliers-but it sounds more like a fun thing to try rather than for a serious crop.
could be completely wrong but I`m pretty sure I am correct.
Stephan
You`re quite right Stephan. As a crop it`s about as useful as trying to grow bananas or pineapples.
Claire
If you read these messages please please do not feel embarassed, you asked a question in good faith.
Stephan.
And we`re both simply trying to save you the frustration of seeing your efforts wasted.
We`re both of us quite nice fellers really.
Nah, I'm not embarassed - I really am a complete beginner when it comes to growing veggies, so I expect (and accept!) that I'll get loads of things like this wrong. Thanks for your advise - shame sweet potatoes can't be grown outside because I bought two yesterday and they cost me £1.23 from Tesco's - think I'll get some from the market next time!
Thank you nice fellers!
Claire
cd, I too love sweet potatoes, but have heard how hard they are to grow here! But I find that butternut squash gives a similar flavour if you like the sweetness, and easier to grow! DP
Thanks DP - I shall try that instead!
It's sooo nice to have so many experts at hand!
Claire
cdchater - sent you a pm re: the Wickes tool store you bought- have you seen it?
thanks
Just replied! ;D
Claire
Nice pumpkin piccie buy the way DP!! :). I've never carved a pumpkin but I think I'll wait until next year when I can carve one of my own!!
Ooh, back on the potatoes topic, a colleague at works says you can grow sweet potatoes under clotches - so I may give that a try.
Regards,
Claire
Cd have been carving them for years, but this year we will be carving 5 that I grew!! ;D It's a great feeling!!! DP
For CD :- Here in the US the squash called Delicata is usually referred to as sweet potato squash because of it's flavour. Eric/Palustris has a picture of it in the Gallery should you wish to see it. It may be a better substitute for the real thing than Butternut.
Give them a go - I picked my first pineapple this year and it was heavenly and well worth the wait and effort. Isn't half the fun the challenge of trying something which is difficult? ;D