Tips and Tricks for Growing Loads of Sweet Potatoes!

[@rexchilders2265]

LMAO! "I do not like it" as he takes another bite. Great show as always! Appreciate what y'all do.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Haha! Looked like he might have liked it more than he thought!

[@Gardeninggurl]

Haha! I would love to see him eat corn that he actually likes

[@misstlc7136]

@@Gardeninggurl he cracks me up. He's a eater for sure. I love my food too. But dang he's shoveling it in for someone who don't like it.

[@hendonfarm1015]

I miss seeing both of you guys together in these videos. I love growing sweet potatoes. Always looking for a way to do it better.

[@buck187uga]

Rocked the farmers market today thanks to Hoss tater planting tips Valentine's Day planting big haul this year

[@gardeningwithhoss]

That's awesome to hear!

[@buck187uga]

@@gardeningwithhoss three month later "If you didn't get a bumper tater harvest you need serious help" lol so true

[@em286]

6500 varieties of sweet potato...Wow! You guys are very interesting and informative. And funny too. 😁 I like your videos 😎👍

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for joining us!

[@alph8654]

I also like their humor. It makes for a good show to go with their good info !!!

[@sarahdowner4806]

I'll be growing sweet potatoes for the first time next spring. This video was really helpful, thanks!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You're welcome! Hope you have a great crop!

[@lindabarcellos5643]

You two are great:) I really enjoyed your talk.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks Lin!

[@swift7169]

I did as well

[@stevelacy8871]

Greg don't seem to mind to keep shoveling them spoonfuls back to bad. Lol.

[@SB-ic2kl]

I planted a row of Covington and a row of Centennial sweet potato slips three weeks ago. Never grew these before. So far the Covington are 3 times the size and much greener than the Centennial. I also lost a few Centennials as I planted during that record breaking heat here in Savannah. But didn't loose a single Covington. So far they are much more vigorous. Thanks for recommending them.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Covington has always done really well for us!

[@gogogardener]

I used Calif Blue Flax as a filler in a small home garden last Winter. Our Spring has been mild; so I harvest some seeds and it sets more. I like the thought of adding buckwheat to the mix now that we're getting hot. It's also a place I let my hens forage every few weeks, and it sounds like the buckwheat will please them as well.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Buckwheat is a great one for a small window to outpace the weeds.

[@noelleparris9451]

I love the corn debate, this is great entertainment (and you guys also give good and useful tips, so thank you) I am on the not so sweet side myself 😏

[@gardeningwithhoss]

👍

[@tonivizgirda296]

I’m with you Greg. We miss the taste of “real” corn here in So. CA. My husband is from Illinois and hates how corn is too sweet nowadays.

[@thesouthgeorgiagardener1276]

Loving this channel more and more, keep it up guys! great content!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching!

[@mankind2112]

Greg is like: I have too much sweat invested in this corn to let it go to waste......NOM!.........NOM!........NOM!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

He seemed to like it more than he was putting on.

[@homesteadlady3acrehomestead]

You two are the best! I get a kick out of you both. Travis, what a great giggle and smile you have. I am curious how you both are related. Thanks for another great show and as always great timing on what we are planting in the garden and how to get the best results. I realize I am geeking out on you two but can't help it. My face hurts from smiling while watching you both carry on.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks Barbara. We are father and son, but we tend to act more like brothers.

[@swift7169]

@@gardeningwithhoss Yeah I could see that and it was pretty cool. At first I didnt realize it but now i get it

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

Fish bone meal is a favorite for potassium. I think hilling helps keep moisture even too and helps prevent rot from water settling.

[@tenderfoot6185]

Ya'll crack me up about the corn! Love your show and I'm learning so much. Thank You for all you do!!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks so much

[@charlottesmart750]

Can ya'll teach us how to grow tomatoes I'm having problems. Thank you love y'alls show teaching people how to grow there own food.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We can try, but tomatoes are probably one of the tougher things to grow in the garden.

[@Mary-had-a-lil-farm]

“ I don’t like it” CHOMP (big bite). Gotta luv him lol. But I do agree, I don’t like sweet sweet corn either. I like it to taste like corn. I didn’t even think you could get that kind of corn because all I ever see is sweet. I was just thinking about that today. So glad I saw this. Immediately added Silver Queen to my list of my next order. I need to quit watching these videos or I am not going to have any money left to pay 💰 for water (bad well)to water all these crops lol.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Silver Queen is a very popular variety if you don't prefer the sweeter stuff.

[@warriorriver3612]

The gold prize and zucchini I got from Hoss is putting on faster than I can pick it. Also my Cherokee Purple matters from Hoss are out growing all the others. The ones I planted last year came from the co-op and none of those made.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Good to hear. Those goldprize are something else!

[@tambrasmith9707]

I grew up on field corn .. I have never been able to grow sweet corn in central Texas ... trying again this fall..

[@carolavant3778]

I'm with you, Greg. I don't like the new sweet corn either. It does tickle me to see you eat that whole container-full, though!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

He liked it good enough to eat a whole bowl!

[@pat_in_va8605]

The horror of having to eat all that 'too sweet' corn (which seems to be oxymoronic?)! Should we start one of those "Help me because I did something no human should ever do" funding pages thingies? Bless your heart! ; )

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Haha. Bless his heart indeed. Must have been terrible to eat that whole bowl like he did.

[@johnsheppard1491]

Always great content. As a backyard grower in Dothan it’s hard to find zone appropriate material. Thanks for all the advice and material.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@buckshots4800]

Nice that Toby Keith could join you tonight, Travis. Is sweet corn the corn of choice for the fall because you have a greater chance of success or either will do?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Either would do, but that Honey Select is some fine stuff! So that's why I'll grow it in the fall.

[@cguidry1481]

My inground garden is under water, Breaux Bridge, La. Thanks for the information, love yall videos.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Uh oh. We're hoping to get some rain sometime this weekend.

[@wilheys.6224]

Vary informative and entertaining as well! Thanks fellas!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@raceinrick]

Maybe make some moonshine out of the corn if it's to sweet

[@highergroundfarm7527]

great show guys! Always enjoy the banter between you 2. A little slice of texas Legend onion might help add a little bite to offset that sweet corn . Although Greg didn't have any trouble with it the way is was - good thing you didn't like it.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

He ate it like he sure liked it!

[@ClintGrantham]

"Makingist" is definitely a word. At least it is here in Jack, Alabama. 🙂

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Good to know you guys understand what we're saying!

[@lineaostri]

This was so informative. Glad I ran across this video.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@brianking6671]

i now have a crave for sweet corn!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Good stuff!

[@cherylbertolini3140]

The best corn I’ve ever eaten is New Jersey corn on the cob!!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Never had that one, but will take your word for it!

[@debrahutson4357]

I think I will have to try the triple sweet corn, I like it sweet.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You should!

[@justmefolks1863]

Do you eat your sweet potato leaves? Heard many people do... will try it myself this year. Thanks for the video!!! You always make me hungry though, had to pause this and get food going...lol

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You can, but we never have.

[@americaneden3090]

That 🌽 corn must have been terrible! 😋

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Love me some Silver Queen❤️❤️❤️. Thanks for the great tips on sweet potatoes! Do you know of an heirloom variety for our hot southern summers? Also, my green beans are not doing well. I changed varieties this year to Contender. Not sure why they are not thriving. Any thoughts on this? Thanks for the great videos and God bless y’all!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Green beans do better in early spring before it gets too hot. Truckers Favorite does great in the heat, but it is a field corn. But we'll plant fall corn late August so not too far away.

[@mrstn123]

I finally know why my sweet potatoes didn’t make anything but vines last year. I’ve already planted mine this year but I ran and got some muriate of potash and applied it and watered in. So will they make this year????

[@gardeningwithhoss]

That should help! Hope you have a good crop.

[@melg.3564]

Love the show and info

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching!

[@alph8654]

You never mentioned Murasaki sweet potatoes. They are delicious !!! To me they are by far the best tasting sweet potato available. Steele plant co. carries them.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We were mainly focusing on the orange ones. We've never tried any of the white flesh sweet potatoes, but we probably should.

[@alph8654]

@@gardeningwithhoss For the people that like the Murasaki's - we love them and prefer them over any other. But some people do not like them. I can't imagine why, but we are all different in our preferences. If you choose to try them you may want to grow a few to find out. If you like them you will most likely be hooked.

[@MrDanrn999]

Thank you

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You're welcome

[@joelhenderson3951]

Travis he doesn't like it but he sure is eatin it that's kind of a oxymoron ain't? I hope all those people gripping about Dad eatin the cob they can take the cob and you know what they can do with it!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

He ain't hating it too much to eat a whole bowl!

[@SuesSecretGarden3]

I sprayed the leaves with milk and calcium supplements lol I like u guys

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching Susette!

[@swift7169]

I loved the squash this year but the squash borers got them real good so I didnt get as long a harvest out of them as I would have gotten otherwise. What do I do about those?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Have you tried some BT? hosstools.com/product/monterey-bt/

[@landontesar3070]

I've heard to keep an eye on the plant and plunge a safety pin through the borer. Usually they are at the base of the stem to the root.

[@tommathews3964]

Great show, as always! Thanks for the informative content. Greg, I just don't know what to say...

[@gardeningwithhoss]

He's a mess! That's all you can say.

[@Jim-fr3gr]

How do y’all deal with fire ants .I really hate them little devils.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

They don't like high traffic areas. Walk around the garden more and they'll disappear. Haha.

[@linakoh4206]

thank you for this updates.. just a observation, could Greg put his mic closer to his face think if he place it where Travis has close to his mouth just find it hard to hear Greg...

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for the tip. We'll pass it along!

[@kipboswell4955]

Great show! Greg I’m glad you didn’t like that corn! Lol! Peaches and cream is a good balance between sweet and starchy. Travis what will be you fall corn plant date?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Usually plant fall corn in late August or early September.

[@swift7169]

I actually grew Peaches and Cream this year and I could taste the starch in it for sure. I loved the multiple ears on each stalk 2 or three was pretty cool so i will see what I do for next year but I am pretty curious about something just a bit sweeter

[@cathybrown7369]

For Ants used Coffee grounds!!

[@idagarite]

I love to cream truckers favorite and fry it!!! Greg have you ever had Merit Sweet Corn, it is less sweet than Silver Queen. I do not like the super sweets either.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Merit is a great old school variety. He might have been kidding when he said he didn't like it. He sure did eat a bunch of it!

[@larrybarbaree2091]

Y'all this is probably a long shot but I'm going to ask since I can't get any information on a old variety that we grew back home in coffee and Covington county in Alabama and to describe it as a medium to smallish potato with a thicker skin and would often times ooze sticky sugar like sap. Seems like nothing compares to the sweet potatoes my grandmother had grown. Is there any one variety that may come to mind?

[@garyschmelzer]

So what would be the best to prep the ground add 10.10.10.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Don't wanna add too much N, but gotta get that K and P in there.

[@garyschmelzer]

@@gardeningwithhoss bonemeal then

[@cherylbertolini3140]

You can cut the vines and eat the leaves.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We've heard that before but never tried it!

[@barbaraperry2796]

So when are the cultivations? At what times do you apply the fertilizers? 2 weeks after planning, 4 weeks after planning, a month after planning? Please advise. Thanks.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Split applications at all three

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

Could you guys please go over fusarium wilt for the home gardener? It’s a huge issue for my tomatoes to the point where I want to just grow tomatoes in containers on my deck 😞.

[@johnmartin9090]

Greg do you know any of the Kennedy family in Covington county? I just bought 22 acres from my Grandmother in Sandford just North of Andalusia Alabama. Are Hoss Tools sold anywhere near there?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We are online only. We don't have local stores.

[@patrickbear7261]

lol you don't like the corn but you eat it as if you love it lol🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Might have been a little sarcasm there.

[@patrickbear7261]

@@gardeningwithhossbut, it's all in fun, right 😁

[@barbaraperry2796]

When you harvest the potatoes can you throw all of the vines into your compost pile?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sure

[@barbaraperry2796]

@@gardeningwithhoss thank you 🙂

[@jhutto3814]

When and how often should you give them the Micro Nutrients?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We use a product call Mico Boost every 2 weeks

[@mattingly1217]

Is Greg serious about corn being too sweet? Lol

[@mattingly1217]

My dad used to do that but hes R.I.P. now..... he used to say something would be tasting terrible but keep right on eating it lol

[@gardeningwithhoss]

He wasn't too serious. He ate it like it was going to be taken away from him.

[@garyschmelzer]

Lol, you heard that from me Greg

[@gardeningwithhoss]

There ya go! You were certainly right!

[@ibrahimababou616]

sweet potatos leaves could be pruned without deacrising the production??

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sure. The commercial growers will mow them a few days before harvesting to make harvesting easier.

[@ibrahimababou616]

@@gardeningwithhoss there is a way to do it , of you can cut them whatever you want??

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We just mow the sides of the sweet potato plot to keep them from getting into our other vegetable plants.

[@leahdusenberry9765]

He's eating so much corn I'm real afraid he's going to have the green apple trots!

[@thestonehousefarm1942]

How do I lower ph level in really sandy soil. Bama here? I have a oh soil tester I put in ground. It’s reading 8+

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Raising pH is easy with lime, lowering pH is tough. You basically have to "farm it off." Cover crops can help with that.

[@markprescott2011]

Interesting that Greg says that it is too sweet but ate a quart of it. I can tell he hates it.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Must have been terrible!

[@mrstn123]

Where can we get that golden prize squash seed??

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Right here: hosstools.com/product/goldprize-squash/

[@mwimmer8947]

What cover crop do you recommend for areas with nematode problems?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

sorghum-Sudan grass

[@mwimmer8947]

@@gardeningwithhoss thank you! Your channel has been most helpful for learning to garden here in the deep south. It's quite a difference compared to gardening in California.

[@constancelovejoy7308]

I’m in zone 7a, when do I plant fall corn? 😊

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Probably early to mid August. We plant ours in late August/early September.

[@michaelfenner1715]

He don't like it but he sure is eating it like there is no tomarrow

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Haha! Must have been pretty good!

[@gardingyrl3501]

When is a good time to plant sweet potato slips in the north zone 6 SE Michigan

[@gardeningwithhoss]

The optimal planting time is when the soil temperature at planting depth is over 65°F in the spring and at least 150 days before anticipated 55°F soil temperature in the fall. Keep the beds weed free until the vines have covered the soil fully.

[@gardingyrl3501]

@@gardeningwithhoss can they be grown in a large hoop house

[@Blacksmokezz]

I put my sweet potatoes in my potato section after I dug them up, and the deer have been eating my sweet potato leaves smh

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yep, the deer and rabbits do like the sweet potato leaves.

[@kimberlythomas8055]

Lol dad gum good thing you didn’t like that corn

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Bless his heart!

[@raceinrick]

I grew merit corn but can't fine the seed

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We have tried to find it also and can't.

[@raceinrick]

Feed and seed guys told me there not going to have merit corn anymore I know one guy has it but I'm not paying 20 bucks a pound

[@Farmd427]

Greg wants corn flakes not Corn Pops!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Haha!

[@MarkSmith-qk2rl]

Yup he’s scraping the bottom off that bowl tryin to get that last kernel !! I can tell he don’t care for that nasty stuff !

[@MarkSmith-qk2rl]

Funny he don’t like it but he can’t keep that spoon out of his mouth !! I grew up on field corn ! What we called roasting ears. Cut scraped and fried !! I think sweet corn kernels aren’t big enough. You break a tooth biting in the cob ! It’s been 3 or 2 years since I planted corn !

[@lisettesyummygarden2299]

Thank God he don't like that corn...as he chomps away !

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Haha. Would have been terrible to see what would have happened if he actually liked it!

[@lisettesyummygarden2299]

@@gardeningwithhoss Hehe...