I wish I had known this tip for growing sweet potatoes sooner

[@Sophie_Kale]

In my country Zambia, we eat the sweet potatoes leaves too. So yummy 😋

[@dumblady]

Nice! Do you eat the raw or do you have to cook them?

[@vp3970]

Filipinos too. Par- boil and make a salad by adding almost anything.

[@bigsky5102]

You will have to make videos of your recipes. I haven't found them appetizing yet.😢

[@havingalotafun]

Yes in our community garden I have taught our members how to grow them in a raised bed that self-watered and encourage them to eat the leaves like they would eat any green because they're highly nutritious and yes sweet potatoes can be eaten raw as well as cooked.

[@mwilamwila1429]

@@dumblady cooked in a little oil. onions and tomatos. the basics. eaten as with corn meal

[@Wishitweretrue2025]

I took one sweet potato and made over 50 plants just by clipping of the vines and soaking them in a water container amazing plant that can feed your family indefinitely

[@andielliott7721]

I have grown sweet potatoes for the past two summers in a 10 X 20 garden. That gives us a years supply...they are SO easy to grow.

[@tnijoo5109]

That’s cool! How do you store them?

[@kristinacoulthread6600]

What country are you in plz

[@suzannegriffiths4795]

You must have the right climate and no pests. Pests love sweet potatoes and they can be riddled with holes! If you are going chemical free, protecting them from as many pests as possible is useful.

[@rranimalrescue2052]

Leaves make great salads

[@kathysahagian7478]

Salt kills plants, everything. What is it's purpose here?

[@amymorales4622]

What a fascinating technique for growing sweet potatoes. I have been told that sweet potatoes don't grow well here in desert mountains because it gets too cold at night during the summer, even though our daytime temperatures can be hot. If I used insulated containers, my results might be better. Thanks.

[@ruthfurlow5468]

I wouldn’t use the styrofoam maybe, Js.

[@hardy9429]

@@ruthfurlow5468 thinking a wireframe lined with layers of cardboard

[@FranchiseCityOnline]

We grow them up here in Canada right in the ground. You can wrap the rows in biodegradable black film - it keeps the soil warm. Just cut a hole where the plant is for water. Our season is also super short - it can be done!

[@dennistaylor3796]

Sepp Holzer permakulture uses a small pond surrounded by large boulders on north, NE, NW side of pond to capture heat from sun and store it . Then plant in between boulders and pond plants that need warmth. I plant sweet potato in 5+ gallon buckets for more warmth and moved them on top of warm compost pile in fall. Frost turns tubers into black mush.

[@kriswycoff979]

Thanks! So beautiful, I love the foliage of sweet potatoes.

[@Johngarden]

I guess sweet potatoes are not just for eating, they make great decorations too!

[@MeG-yp8ul]

You could use a grow bag inside the polystyrene boxes.. Or make a wooden frame if you don't want contact with plastic

[@marycruz4042]

Amazing garden project! Thank you for sharing your garden video. Its beautiful ..... ❤

[@aladdinsnightmare7375]

hmm... I just bought some 10 gallon strawberry bags, with the pockets.... I'm thinking I might try a variation of this idea with one of those. I like the idea of putting the slips into the pockets at the various levels of the bag. I'm going to put a piece of pvc pipe with holes in it, down the center, to make sure water gets throughout the bag. Thanks for showing us this method.

[@scooterbelle6443]

My mini donkeys would love to visit your sweet potato patch. Prior to the drought we had in Houston, Texas last summer, my mini donkeys never touched anything in the garden except the grass and some herbs. But with the lack of fresh greens last summer, my mini donkeys discovered my sweet potato raised bed and ate most of the leaves from it several times. I still got sweet potatos, but not many. But the donkeys got what the needed. No loss there.

[@ProudCanadian-vv6bk]

Were they watered through the pop bottles? If so, how iften?

[@MARYBOORMAN]

Most exciting and impressive and excellent. We got the land so we are going to try this this summer. Many thanks from a sweet potato lover in Canada! :-)

[@RelaxGamesForFreeTime]

did you know that is carcerogenic?

[@denisebrady6858]

Absolutely fabulous harvest- I am trying something similar in one of my beds this year. I hope I am as successful as you. Cheers Denise- Australia

[@georgedonatelli4962]

What is the average temperature in your area during the growing season?

[@Johngarden]

Do you find this method of growing sweet potatoes useful for you? Please let me know your opinion

[@CraftsbyShavon]

This can be done with any kind of variety of potato right? Not just sweet potatoes?

[@brucewales5965]

Printed step by step instructions would be nice. But extremely encouraging!

[@patriciatinkey2677]

I like it, but will probably use doubled cardboard boxes, & add coconut coir instead of rice husk as husk is not available locally. You did great! I will adapt your method to what is available to me.😀👍🌱☮️

[@patriciatinkey2677]

​@@CraftsbyShavonTwo differences. Sweet Potatoes must have hot weather, while 'regular' Potatoes like cool to warm Temps. Also, the young leaves of sweet potaroes are healthy & tasty, while you must not eat any green part of regular Potato plants. Sweet potatoes & yams are part of the morning glory family, while regular Potatoes are part of the nightshade family- as are tomatoes. That's why you can only eat ripe tomatoes raw. If not ripened, they need to be cooked. (Fried Green Tomatoes!)

[@zopEnglandzip]

I have been growing potato in car tyres for years, my climate is too cold but I think it would be easier than this for sweet potato.

[@lindasands1433]

What is the salt for?

[@car0lineadams108]

I really enjoyed this. Language should never be a barrier when we have eyes. Awesome brother ❤️💐😃

[@Johngarden]

[@fight4blaque529]

My friend, you are the MAN!!! Thank you, J.o.h.n. Garden. I am forever grateful for your videos. There is no reason for anyone to go hungry.

[@clairebillette6051]

Great tips!! And you know that sweet potato leaves ate delicious when cooked.

[@sheririce4257]

I did not know that until a recent video ! Makes sense tho ❤

[@Keyspoet27]

They're good raw in salads as well, and my rabbits and chickens loved them!!!

[@TH-eb5ro]

@@Keyspoet27 I love them in salads, have on in water in my kitchen just to get the leaves.

[@TNGardening]

yes sir

[@glendaolsen9158]

​@@Keyspoet27Thank you! Learned something new b4 daybreak! It's a great day

[@josiecarless971]

It’s delicious the leaves I try but no success I well try again this year hope I do God bless well done to your video

[@qiqijoanneleong3891]

You can try putting I in water until it sprouts then put it in soil.

[@hirschsiamwanda2058]

You busy throwing away those leaves 😮 if only you knew how delicious they make a dish 😅😊😂. Best way of growing sweet potatoes so far.

[@Johngarden]

It's important to take a break and appreciate the little things in life.

[@hirschsiamwanda2058]

You right ✅️ I do appreciate both. Your way maximizes production too I guess

[@carter_1]

I didn't know the leaves were edible/tasty. How do you prepare it?

[@nwenwesoesoe8833]

@@carter_1 cook it just like any other veg e.g. spinach

[@carter_1]

@nwenwesoesoe8833 yes but sometimes there's a preferred way sweet vs savory. If you google kale they'll all tell you saute in garlic & olive oil (although I don't) but just thought maybe there's a way. I'm actually glad you commented 🙃 because I already forgot... but I won't this time, as they are growing right now!!

[@kennypridemore5466]

One of the best gardeners i know ❤😊

[@WTF-Funnyvideos-b5i]

I love eating potatoes. I often buy them at the supermarket and take them home to roast. Now I can grow my own potatoes at home. Thank you for sharing.❤❤❤❤❤

[@hknisley2000]

❤❤❤. What a sweet pup!

[@MAIVYGARDEN]

I really like this video, it's very interesting to watch. really amazing.

[@Watchingtheparadegoby]

Good idea to mitigate hot temperatures with the Styrofoam. I do think you could get better quality sized potatoes and yield by only planting one or two slips per container. Thanks for a good idea. I have grown them a few different ways by raised fixed beds and hilling on the ground in a modified French bed covered with black plastic covered with straw to regulate temperature. Sweet potatoes like the soil warm about 1-2 inches a week water or rain. The soil should never be dry or over wet during the tuber expansion stage beyond 40 days after the slip is planted. Also slips should be light filtered for the first week or two while they establish roots and leaves.

[@Walter-wv6wy]

There are chemicals in styrofoam and plastic. I would avoid these two!!

[@oldschoolzone5711]

Studies show that styrene, a likely carcinogen, can leach from polystyrene foam cups and containers when heated. Never put hot food/drink into polystyrene foam containers, and never microwave these (or any plastic) products! Yeah, such a great idea

[@mariannasteyn9772]

Excellent advice! Thanks.

[@karenpeddicordbaranauskas3211]

Wow, great video. Ingenious idea to grow sweet potatoes. But also, your video is a pleasure to watch, great music

[@Johngarden]

Thank you . Please help me share the video with your friends

[@KackyMuse]

How marvelous to grow so much in this way in containers! Thank you.

[@veronwoodburn5831]

What kind of fertiliser do you use and what is that husk?

[@jamescenzon6856]

Rice husk

[@patriciatinkey2677]

​@@jamescenzon6856thanks

[@shirley7137]

Thank you Asia for giving us the asian tuber sweet potato...we love them. Great video!

[@lynnclark4208]

This is absolutely beautiful! 😊

[@beverleyblake2844]

Cu,d it be done in bucket..?

[@اماحمدالاحمد-ش8ي]

طريقة رائعة.. أول مرة أراها. شكراً كثيييير

[@debradelarue9717]

Does the salted endof stalk go in or the other end??

[@briceh1001]

Where do I get the husk from? Can I make my own husk at home?

[@Ava-oc1dg]

Beautiful video .How to store sweet potatoes,how long will they last.🙏🏾ty

[@FishmeriQueen_ocean]

❤love the video ,the music, thankyou for subtitles for the mixes....appreciated

[@suejanie8948]

WOW ZOW! Fantastic! So healthy & delicious too! Thanks for sharing!

[@GardeningwithDave]

I can’t wish to harvest my own potatoes this year ❤. Thank you for sharing!

[@donnagray2747]

I am going to try this! Thank you.

[@oluwalekeisraeliyiola3369]

@johngarden please, what is the usefulness of seeping the slips in salt water?

[@Johngarden]

It can help prevent infection and promote healing.

[@oluwalekeisraeliyiola3369]

@@Johngarden really! Thanks

[@CaptFoster5]

I tried sweet potato last year, but northern Illinois, USA is just not the best place to get a large yield. Oh, I got some for sure ... but the growing season is simply not long enough. However, I had not attempted putting any in small containers as shown in this video. I shall attempt one this year just to see

[@Johngarden]

It's great to hear about your experience! Trying new things each year can lead to unexpected results.

[@hildurmariaherbertsdottir8333]

Thank you, great sweet potatoes, but it seems very complicated and a heavy procedure! What are the leaves you used the sprouts from?😊

[@MrMackie517]

0:05 what r the fertilizers you add to the soil

[@Johngarden]

Fermented organic fertilizer

[@melody5437]

I could have used a voiceover or a written description. There are lots of interesting things about how you're growing, so I couldn't figure out which one was the tip! I also wondered why you were pruning the vines--food, slips, bigger sweet potatoes?

[@Johngarden]

Thank you for your feedback! I will definitely consider adding more descriptions in my future videos.

[@chaya9205]

LOL You did it again. You answered but never answered her question about pruning the vines!@@Johngarden

[@yvonnescraftycorner]

I believe prunning the vine puts the energy into growing the tubers rather than all the greens.

[@victoryfirst2878]

I will be doing this same thing this year John. Thanks fells too.

[@victoryfirst2878]

One question Sir. Which breed of sweet potatoes has the best traits of heavy producer, most water tolerant, and forgiving of a novice grower ??

[@jocelynlacang5407]

Wow Amazing sweet potato ideas. Thanks for sharing Godbless.

[@Johngarden]

Sweet potatoes are not just for fries! They can be the star of the show too. Glad you liked the idea!

[@aprildegele1510]

Husk of what? What kind of salt? Regular table salt kills, Epsom salt helps plant thrive! What are you pruning, where are you pruning, and why? Is the mulch just dead grass? And what are you putting in after? Mulch, soil? Are you watering through the Coke bottle? Even after adding kitchen mulch? Why does it need that top cover of grass and soil? Oh, so many things you left out that I'd love to know because this seems like a pretty great system.

[@florawillis1384]

Says table scraps! Not fertilizer! Vegetable scraps only. Makes. compost, small container, set it outside til ready! Pruning potatos, removing some leaves makes it grow faster. You can eat the leaves also.

[@florawillis1384]

Few Grass and soil replenishes nutrients, like fertilizer.

[@florawillis1384]

More worried about stryrofoam poison to me. I would use plastic totes, pots etc.

[@chirigringo777]

Rice husks

[@GoingGreenMom]

Early on it says he added fertilizer.... Maybe potassium? ​@@florawillis1384

[@aggiekromah6254]

Hard work good production😃👍👍♥️

[@samatutahi4032]

Is the styrofoam box contaminating the tubers chemically wise??

[@clee3941]

The bell pepper is watchin' him so hard👀🫑

[@ericaquinn7141]

That’s awesome I want to do this outside my garden ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@danacraig220]

I like to use a more natural container. But, yes the basic idea is fantastic!

[@brianboe3774]

Four pallets in a square with cardboard stapled to the inside

[@barbaramorris9215]

VERY INTERESTING ! it would be nice if it wasn't so vague and there were some verbal instructions - but certainly worth a try ! TY

[@oldschoolzone5711]

You might want to look up what HEAT does to Styrofoam first..... just sayin'

[@dankadesign7462]

Very nice.I assume ypu cutting leaves for plant to put more effort on roots but i heard that fertilizing sweet potato is not necessey as encouridge more leaves not necessery more potatoes.Secondly only after 60 days.I have m8ne since january and going to harvest in next 2 weeks here in Sydney Australia as ussually take 120 to 150 days here to grow.Thank you again.

[@trekolli]

Beautiful harvest..thanks for Sharing the technique..no talking needed at all...

[@dnixon205]

did anybody besides me try to get that bug off the screen? lol great way to grow sweet potatoes

[@Johngarden]

That bug must have really made an impression if you tried to get it off the screen! Maybe it's a secret marketing tactic?

[@Johngarden]

Do you grow sweet potatoes at home?

[@dnixon205]

@@Johngarden yes, I grew mine in a tub

[@ingridvialva156]

I am trying this one for sure

[@NoCommentaryChronicles43]

Thanks JOHN, I will grow sweet potatoes too 😍😍

[@jaygray7102]

ahhh....cutting styrofoam, they make it look easy.......discovered the best way is to keep the blade wet. You won't get nearly as much 'stuff' drifting or sticking to the blade . I just wish I liked sweet potatoes, but I wonder if it works for regular ones too - must

[@Johngarden]

Who knew cutting foam could be such an adventure? Sweet potatoes might be jealous of the attention they're getting!

[@karlalockard4870]

Thank you for teaching us..❤❤🔥🔥🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jacquelineharper5811]

Really love this. Fundamentals of growing. Look the rest up for yourself, he cannot explain x years of knowledge. Excellent. Thank you

[@Vangardenvx]

That's great, you're so good at growing sweet potatoes ❤

[@irawoowuroatimiwoaye9024]

What's that plant stem you inserted into the tiny holes? Thanks

[@SudhirN-jc6dx]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Grateful_Grannie]

What was your phosphoric fertilizer?

[@lesleyswales2757]

Amazing video and crop❤️

[@j.k.786]

Please what is name of tool you using to poke side of white box?

[@deborah3250]

it is called a "wood burning tool" for making designs in wood.

[@raylee9234]

I think it is soldering kit commonly available sold at DIY stores for few dollars

[@davidb.cooper3296]

Did you start the Bush beans from seed or transplants

[@TNGardening]

wow you are my genius

[@Johngarden]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@leerenee1247]

Amazing!!!!! You did a great job. I’m just starting my sweet potato planting-I’m sure I’ll not be as productive as you, however you have motivated me to try 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@MsQD]

VERY EASY TO FOLLOW. THANK U!

[@milengstv775]

Geleng nemen lodi smart idea thanks for sharing. A newbie fren full support watching. Sanaol enjoy n have fun. ❤

[@Johngarden]

Geleng nemen lodi! Your enthusiasm is infectious, keep spreading those positive vibes!

[@KarenCollins-m6o]

wonder if there is a way to re-use the coolers, maybe precut the whole front side before planting and tape up instead of cut later

[@oldschoolzone5711]

Studies show that styrene, a likely carcinogen, can leach from polystyrene foam cups and containers when heated. Never put hot food/drink into polystyrene foam containers, and never microwave these (or any plastic) products!

[@jenniferbrandel9622]

Tip the box out instead of cutting!

[@Johngarden]

Reusing a cooler box is a great idea! It saves money and helps the environment.

[@oldschoolzone5711]

@@Johngarden Just think of all the Added Carcinogens!

[@BouncyBunny-h2v]

Good puppy helping.

[@annalawler6970]

Excellent idea thanks

[@asmabhatti9214]

Where to get sweet potato stems ? Or any other way to grow them?

[@cleolipton3220]

Get one from the store, put it in potting soil. You can use every sprout as a new plant.

[@e.a.c.226]

Do you have a follow up video of how you cured your sweet potato harvest?

[@ElaineDSmith]

lay them in the shade for several weeks without washiing to cure

[@Rmorris325]

So what was your yield per plant?

[@terrymiskimmin9226]

I did not notice any watering ?

[@Yahkahey]

That’s fantastic! Only thing, the Styrofoam is carcinogenic.

[@MyDOGther]

Yeah lol I wanna know if it get absorb on skin or root if anything

[@pm7684]

Wonder if the plastic container from Home Depot I buy to grow tomatoes is carcinogenic too

[@katmurphy6634]

I would use a grow bag instead……

[@cformosa]

I wondered about that, plus it makes a terrible mess. I hate that stuff. Bad for the environment.

[@janncoons7445]

That was my first thought and it won't decompose pretty much ever!

[@ninalupu6525]

As vrea sa știu tot cum se obțin și cum se pun a da rod mulțumesc mult de răspuns aștept !

[@Johngarden]

Thank you for your interest! I'm excited to share the process with you.

[@cny3066]

You mentioned Harvest "After 60 days". Do you mean 60 days from the previous stage? So the total time taken from the start to harvest is 120 days. Is that correct?

[@Johngarden]

yes sir

[@cny3066]

@@Johngarden Rewatch the video, the total duration should be "After 20 days" + "After 60 days" + "After 60 days". Total 140 days.

[@luranzaechols8303]

Depending on the variety of sweet potato planted, it could take up to 180 days for a good harvest

[@luranzaechols8303]

Don't wash the yams after Harvest. If you wash them, they rot faster. In fact, the correct way to store them for the long term is to cover them with dirt in a cool dry place. They will be fresh for up to 6 months

[@onlythetruth883]

​@@luranzaechols8303 Thank you.

[@firaden]

How did they take off the top of the container if the potatoes were planted at the top as well?

[@hldo00]

Looks so easy now I definitely want to grow my own! One question though, what happens with the coke bottles and the compost inside? Do you water the plants through that?

[@Johngarden]

coke bottle contains organic fertilizer for sweet potatoes, I usually fertilize and water through that hole. Do you often do that?

[@hldo00]

@@Johngarden this summer is going to be my first time doing this 🎉✨ hope it’s going to work out 🙈

[@GavaineGabbie]

What time of the years you plant them

[@MsPeacelove01]

So clever. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@ninalupu6525]

Va rog ne puteți spune tot ce aplicati pământul amestecat cu ce ?? Și ce mai aplicați peste acei verde tuberculi ??

[@Johngarden]

Sure, I'd be happy to share my gardening secrets with you! Do you have any questions?

[@ruthnjoki2818]

Thank you for sharing

[@Johngarden]

I'm glad you enjoyed the content!

[@chaniilove7784]

I want this song played at my wedding 😢 can somebody tell me what its called? Whos the artists? Thx yall 💓

[@MrRiswadi]

why need to cut the side of the box...? I think it will be easier to turn the box upside-down during harvest time... and the box will be ready to be used again for next season?

[@CheadleFamily]

Very creative.

[@helnyson4694]

What soil etc is inside?

[@RizkaFlora_clg]

Mantaaap.. lahan sempit dengan hasil yang maksimal

[@donnahedrick7578]

Wow Thank You!

[@Johngarden]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@paulpugh2480]

Looks easy enough .

[@janncoons7445]

Stay clear of any plastic - it is already in our blood now😮

[@rogerrathbun444]

What does the salt water do ?

[@WaveringSoul]

impressive work bro..

[@Bizz2k]

What climate zone is this grown. Mine is 8/9A.

[@pumpkineater_69557]

So this is food grade styrofoam.? What chemicals will leach into your food?