Growing Sweet Potatoes In The Uk

[CluckyChick]

I have about 2' square of space going spare in my greenhouse. I love sweet potatoes and was thinking of growing some. Not sure how they will fair in the Midlands, or what to grow them in. Any tips?

[jno]

should be okay but make sure winter is over and done with first, they're not keen n frost

https://www.thompson-morgan.com/how-to-grow-sweet-potatoes

[woofgang]

They are fun but a challenge. Are you on facebook? look for Spotgam group...(sweet potato growing ambitions) its a friendly group with members all over the UK. Sweet potatoes need a long hot summer, quite a bit of space and generous feeding. I tried for 4 years in a row and only got any kind of crop in one year. With respect to Jno, I would take the Thomson and Morgan assurances with a huge pinch of salt!

[CluckyChick]

Thanks both. I may try them another year and go for something less challenging this year. Just can't decide what to do with that bit of floor space!

[jno]

We did well with T&M egg and chips plant, so I have total faith.

[woofgang]

Jno, how did you et on with the ketchup tree?