Sweet Potatoes

morganmarni · « **on:** October 26, 2008, 15:30 »

Hi everyone, still new to growin your own, i was wanting to know if ts possible to grow sweet potatoes in UK, i'm in the Durham area of the north east, cheers guys

garddwr · « **Reply #1 on:** October 26, 2008, 15:32 »

I think it's possible. I never tried. Someone will come along who has tried I'm sure.

peapod · « **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2008, 15:34 »

You can grow them in UK, but the slips can be expensive. They need a polytunnel or greenhouse all year round oop north, especially in cold Durham

Paula

gobs · « **Reply #3 on:** October 26, 2008, 18:45 »

Very good advice from Peappod there, long growing season and they need protection even here.

gobs · « **Reply #4 on:** October 26, 2008, 18:46 »

Now I called you peap pod, which is kinda funny, so I'm gonna leave it if you don't mind.

AndyRVTR · « **Reply #5 on:** October 26, 2008, 18:48 »

Welcome morganmarni.. you can grow sweet potatoes anywhere if you have the right growing conditions, even in the North Pole.
Which part of Durham you from.. i used to live over that way before emigrating to Jarra...lol

peapod · « **Reply #6 on:** October 26, 2008, 18:56 »

Lol I dont mind Gobs, better than other things Ive been called

Paula

gobs · « **Reply #7 on:** October 26, 2008, 19:05 »

Quote from: "peapod"

Lol I dont mind Gobs, better than other things Ive been called

Paula

I just knew you were going to say that.

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