Weeds will try to stage a coup. Pull them while they’re young—like squashing a rumor early. But once the sweet potato vines spread out, they’ll shade the ground and do the weeding for you. It’s the only time I’ve ever felt like my plants had my back. They’re the cool older siblings of the garden.
How to Grow Sweet Potato Plants Successfully
Water them once a week if it doesn’t rain. Maybe twice if you live in the desert or your hose is just sitting there, looking useful. But don’t drown them. Overwatering turns sweet potatoes into sad, mushy disappointments. You want them firm and happy, like the feeling of finding money in an old jacket.
