Growing Sweet Potato In Grow Bags

Question

Hi, i have the purple sweet potato slips and I want to grow them in grow bags. I don’t have sandy soil, what soil can I use? Can I just mix regular potting soil with peat moss or compost?

Answer 1

They need the sandy loam soil so they don't sit in a moist environment and rot. So, I would try to use a fast draining soil for the bags. You can use a potting soil and add compost, but if you can, also add some sand. You can purchase a small bag of sand at home improvement stores. Or, add perlite to the mix.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/sweet-potato/sweet-potato-container-crops.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/grow-bags-for-gardening.htm

https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/browse/featured-solutions/gardening-landscaping/sweet-potatoes/