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- Q.Indoor,leaves Are Developing Dense Gel ‘crystals’ On Veins. Don\’t Look Like Insect Eggs.What Are They? - I\'m an experienced gardener, growing sweet potatoes indoors,first time.I thought these were insect eggs on the leaves,but now I\'m not ...
- Q.Japanese Purple Sweet Potato Propagation - I put 2 potato in water. They are producing tons of slips. On the same day I placed 2 potato ...
- Q.If I Pull The Slip Will It Not Pull Up The Sweet Potato? - I have a raised bed about 2' off the ground. I planted 2 sweet potatoes about 18" apart and let ...
Asked by
RRedBBeard on
October 7, 2022
New London, Connecticut zone 6Q.Indoor,leaves Are Developing Dense Gel ‘crystals’ On Veins. Don\’t Look Like Insect Eggs.What Are They?
I\'m an experienced gardener, growing sweet potatoes indoors,first time.I thought these were insect eggs on the leaves,but now I\'m not so sure. The \'gel\' particles are mostly on the top,larger leaf veins,never on the stems,and develop fast in <12 hours. The only insects I\'ve found on my plants were a few green caterpillars, which are now gone. The leaf area in the picture is <1\" square. I\'m applying bacillus T, and synthetic pyrethrin,with no effect on the stuff. I can\'t use anything too toxic bc the leaves are for salad, etc. The store-bought,orange variety shows the most of these particles, but the Okinawa is not far behind it. Is this just normal sp growth that I shouldn\'t worry about? I'm wondering if this is just sweet potato metabolite of some kind? Thanks! Rick
Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 10, 2022
Certified ExpertA.They can do this for a few reasons, actually! The most common will be very bright, synthetic light, and over watering. Sweet potatoes thrive on neglect, just fine! Heat and insect problems can be an issue, too, but it sounds like you have already treated for the most common pests.
If you do not use synthetic lighting, then I would suggest getting the humidity of the room up and getting the air moving. This can be an issue with dry air, and poor circulation, if you are sure that the plant receives the ideal amount of light.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/sweet-potato/sweet-potato-with-white-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/sweet-potato
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Anonymous on
October 12, 2022Q.Japanese Purple Sweet Potato Propagation
I put 2 potato in water. They are producing tons of slips. On the same day I placed 2 potato in soil. On their sides correctly. I see roots. NO GROWTH at all. The potatoes seem to be getting small holes and even looking like may be rotting. HELP. Why s the soil method not working. They are in two different pans also. I live in sunny South Florida
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 21, 2022
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help:
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/sweet-potatoes.html
https://wilkes.ces.ncsu.edu/2020/05/grow-your-best-series-sweet-potatoes/
https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/why-purple-sweet-potatoes-belong-your-holiday-tableWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Kuska on
September 17, 2023
San Antonio, Texas 78250Q.If I Pull The Slip Will It Not Pull Up The Sweet Potato?
I have a raised bed about 2' off the ground. I planted 2 sweet potatoes about 18" apart and let them grow. Produced tons of green leaves *can you eat the leaves? but after 130 days I pulled them up and there were tubers but they were only pencil thick. I also had a ton of little clear/white bugs in the soil. I didn't do the slips right now that I read your article. Help? Thank you for your time and efforts. Site rocks!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 18, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Please do not eat sweet potato leaves. They are very toxic.
Now, the sweet potatoes can be left in the soil after the whole plant gets pulled up. You may have to dig around to find them. Unfortunately, Your photos did not come through. I am unable to say what the insects are, unfortunately.
This collection of articles will give you more information on proper sweet potato growth:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/sweet-potato
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