This is, of course, sweet potato vine, I grew the dark purply one last year and it never amounted to anything, so everytime I walk by this lovely, lush specimen, I smile. This pic was taken a few weeks ago, the plant has wound itself all the way to the top of the railing by now. Happy GTS, all you gardeners out there!Saturday, August 25, 2007
GREEN THUMB SUNDAY- a modest success
This is, of course, sweet potato vine, I grew the dark purply one last year and it never amounted to anything, so everytime I walk by this lovely, lush specimen, I smile. This pic was taken a few weeks ago, the plant has wound itself all the way to the top of the railing by now. Happy GTS, all you gardeners out there!
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This is a healthy looking vine. Will it produce sweet potatoes or is this an ornamental plant? Sara from farmingfriends
strictly ornamental , as far as I am concerned, but ? I suppose it would??? anybody know out there?
Where is it now, is it knocking on your door yet asking for a cup of tea?
Seems these beautiful bright green sweet potato vines are doing well everywhere1 Yours is beautiful. I did a verigated one this year and it's no where near that lush.
I was just going to ask you if you grew it from a sweet potato tuber or bought it. I planted out a sprouted sweet potato and it was quite a lovely vine - a deep green colour.
I just bought it, I remember my grandmother used to root them in the house.
I love sweet potato vines! Every September when school started, the teacher would start one, and I love watching it grow over the school year. After seeing this photo, maybe I'll start one for old times sake.
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