Q: What’s happening to this sweet potato vine? One of our sweet potato tubers developed a bud and I planted it. Any ideas to help the plant?

Context Explanation

A: Congratulations on starting a sweet potato vine! Over ... Q. Can you start ornamental sweet potato plants from the tuber?

Insight Material

I tried once, and it rotted. — Sharon M., Tulsa. These decorative vines are very popular. They are both attractive and very easy to grow ... I grew Margarita ornamental sweet potato vines this year for the first time.

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I know that these plants will freeze over the winter. I don't know whether to pull it all out or cut it off leaving roots. Yahoo: Can You Eat Ornamental Sweet Potato Vines? Here's What You Need to Know Can You Eat Ornamental Sweet Potato Vines? Here's What You Need to Know The Advocate: Sweet potato vine adds fast-growing color to the garden | Entertainment/Life | theadvocate.com Sweet potato vine adds fast-growing color to the garden | Entertainment/Life | theadvocate.com Join Mark from Self Sufficient Me as he shares practical tips for growing sweet potatoes, from preparing raised garden beds to companion planting strategies. Discover how easy it is to cultivate ...

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