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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

You can grow sweet potatoes in a container on a deck, patio, or balcony – 7 expert steps for big harvests in small spaces

Harvesting red sweet potatoes from the soil.

Sweet potatoes are a popular crop to grow in home vegetable gardens, and the delicious, versatile tubers can be roasted, mashed, chipped, and more, once lifted. If you are worried you don’t have the space to grow them, did you know you can grow sweet potatoes in a container?

The heat-loving vegetable needs a large container to grow in and regular watering and feeding throughout the growing season to get a good yield from your plants. Whether you choose a pot, planter, bucket, or grow bag, the plants can thrive given the right care and attention.

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