Easy Gardening: Sweet Potatoes
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- Date of Publication
- January 25, 2022
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Overview
Publication Information
Sweet potatoes are one of the most heat-tolerant crops you can plant in Texas.
Easy Gardening: Sweet Potatoes is a beginner-friendly, 2-page factsheet that makes the process simple for anyone to follow.
What You'll Learn
- Soil and site selection: Prepare well-drained beds with the right soil and sunlight.
- Planting and care: Learn when and how to plant, fertilize, and water for success.
- Care and harvest: Keep plants weed-free, manage water needs, and harvest at the right time.
Download your free guide today and start growing sweet potatoes in your own backyard!
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