Tainung #64 Sweet Potato Slips

Tainung #64 Sweet Potato Slips
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Listing is for a set of 7 rooted slips

***Please note that the majority of the foliage is taken off the slips to prevent water loss during the rooting process and while shipping the slips***

This is a very rare, vigorous, and productive variety of sweet potato from Taiwan. It is by far the best variety I have ever grown. Stems are thick and vigorous. Plants tend to form sweet potatoes in a clump at the base of the plant making for easier harvest. It is just like a standard orange skin/flesh sweet potato when it comes to texture and flavor. 

I originally got Tainung sweet potato cuttings from Cody Cove Farms in Babson Park FL. Please consider purchasing slips from their website first before purchasing from me (unless they are out of stock or your located outside of FL). It is thanks to them that I was able to acquire some Tainung sweet potato slips and grow it in my own garden. Please support other native nurseries like myself who grow really unique and hard to find items. 

Cody Cove Farms: https://codycovefarm.com/product/tainung-64-sweet-potato-cuttings

When & How to Plant These Tainung #64 Sweet Potato Slips

If you are past your last spring frost date and all danger of frost - It is ok to plant them outdoors as soon as you get your slips. If the garden area is not ready, you can plant each slip in a 4inch pot with some potting mix and plant later.

If it is winter/fall time, or cold outside - Plant one slip in a 4 inch container with potting mix. Place in a sunny location and keep the soil warm. Do not expose to cold temperatures as this will kill the slips. If needed, pot them up as the plants grown. Plant outside once all danger of frost has passed. 

Ideal Growing Conditions For Tainung #64 Sweet Potatoes

Soil: Sweet potatoes grow best in rich soil full of compost or organic matter. I have also grown them in native Florida sandy soil with the addition on fertilizer. They just take longer to mature in not so great soil when compared to nutrient rich soil.

Sun: Sweet potatoes require full sun, at least 8 hours a day

Water: Water regularly but allow the soil to dry out in between watering

Fertilizer: Fertilizer is not that necessary but will definitely improve plant vigor and tuber size. I like to sprinkle some Espoma Garden-Tone or 10-10-10 every month or so. 

Ideal Growing Temperature: 85F or higher

I grow sweet potatoes in the ground or in containers like grow bags. 

Check out my YouTube video "Live Plant Care Guide & Delivery Unboxing for my Customers" for further instructions on what to expect with your live plant delivery and care tips: https://youtu.be/BmPw4rKLwDk

Shipping

***I cannot ship this plant to Hawaii due to agricultural restrictions***
Please understand that I only offer USPS flat rate priority mail options for plants/bulbs/rhizomes. The longer they stay in transit, the greater the risk that it will arrive dead or damaged. I just want to ensure that plants arrive alive/healthy to my customers.

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- I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful propagating. I also have lots of information on my Instagram and YouTube channel. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please feel free to message me if you cant find information or have additional questions.

- No returns or refunds. Since there are so many factors that affect propagation and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once shipped. These are the same seeds and plants I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.

- Availability of seeds/plants in this shop varies depending on what I have growing that season. With that said, please be advised that seeds/plants are available in limited quantities. Once sold out they may or may not be available again.

*All photos used in my listings were taken by me. They are actual photos of the plants/seeds/veggies/flowers etc... that are sold in this shop.