Yeah, I know, it doesn't look like much. For someone who might be well versed in this crop, it probably looks like a fail. However...for me...it's got me pretty stoked!
First of all, I just planted this crop on a whim, because I had a sprouting sweet potato in my cupboard. Sure, I've been intending to grow this for years but made no actual plans. Second, I started late (and sweet potatoes need a long growing season). And third, I had the grow bag in an area that didn't get quite enough sun for these guys (although they made beautiful vines and even popped a couple of blooms). Consequently, even getting a few of these tubers makes me happy. There were many very small tubers in the soil, but since we've already been getting frosts they really wouldn't mature.
So, for next year I have plans! I'll use two bags for sweets and one for some small white potato variety. All the bags will go in the front garden. Lastly, I'm going to get these all planted in a timely, intentioned manner.
Yipee!
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