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Salcha, AK (Zone 2b)  AKgardener Apr 26, 2018 10:09 PM CST |
| As any gardener mid-winter in Alaska, I got a little over eager while ordering seeds. As it was -20 outside, I decided I would order a bunch, (a ton really), of sweet potato slips. Now, I knew it would be a bit of a challenge in my area, but we typically get hot summers in the interior that range from Memorial Day to Labor Day, so I thought it might be possible. (Also I saw a gardener post a successful harvest on our local gardeners' page and began dreaming.) I ordered varieties that are suited to northern climates and have shorter growing seasons. I do not have a green house, but am thinking of making mini green houses out of those giant clear totes adding a roof of some kind. Opinions? Tips? Success stories? Do you think its even possible? I'd appreciate anything you have to say! Thanks! |
Name: Philip Becker Fresno California (Zone 8a)  Philipwonel Apr 27, 2018 11:13 AM CST |
| Get them planted as soon as they arrive. Mini greenhouse ideal sound good. I'd personally go vertical with them. If you have wire worms, read up on on control. Capturing them naturally for control. Or using chemical treatment. Capturing them naturally will need to start now. Cut some regular ol peices of potatoes in good size chunks, say one and a half inches. Put toothpick in, and bury with toothpicks a bit out of soil. In a couple weeks, dig up. If you find them wire worms, put potatoes and any worm ridden soil in good plastic bag, seal, and trash it. Then repeat, hole process. Good luck 👍👍 😎😎😎 Anything i say, could be misrepresented, or wrong. |
Salcha, AK (Zone 2b) AKgardener Apr 30, 2018 4:45 PM CST |
| @Phillipwonel Thank you so much! I can go vertical, but I have to be able to bring them in on chilly nights, so I'm not sure how much I will do. There are bins that are 20" high, but not very wide, or 18" with a lot more length and width. |
Name: kathy Michigan (Zone 4b) Zone 4b, near St. Clair MI         katesflowers Apr 30, 2018 6:44 PM CST |
| AK ! I say do it - what do you have to loose? I've planted sw potato slips over the years, we have about a 115 frost free days growing season. I direct planted them in my garden. I was able to harvest some nice flavorful potatoes. Some were 3 feet deep, so be ready to dig deep at harvest. Do you know how deep permafrost is in summer in your area? If you don't - you can call the excavation department at your local gas company (I used to work for SEMCO Energy) they will certainly know. "Things won are done, joy's soul lies in the doing." Shakespeare |
Name: Mindi Hammerstone Tracy, CA (Zone 9b)    MindiHammerstone Apr 30, 2018 8:19 PM CST |
AKGardener,  Mindi in California, Good luck!! |
Name: Philip Becker Fresno California (Zone 8a) Philipwonel May 2, 2018 12:00 PM CST |
| Have you got your slips ? Grow them in pots until you can plant in ground outside. Last year, I grew one in a 5 gallon bucket. My harvest was 2 mini, potatoes, the size of my finger. My point is, roots need alot I space. P.S. Seed companies, 'ARE' , not suspose to send out slips till it's time for you to plant them. Good day  😎😎😎 Anything i say, could be misrepresented, or wrong. |
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