[Goldfinger]

Goldfinger, how long did it take until the slips appeared?

I put my potates into jars on the 6th of march, on our south facing bedroom window, and the first shoots showed by the 20th.

I thought our window would've been too warm, or even too hot, but it looks like the total opposite, they're loving the heat and sun!!!

I'm pleased so far  What about everyone else???....

[harry]

I've got one shoot 4 inches and another 2 inches also two smaller ones have appeared

[NigelB]

Mine has a root over a half-inch long now....
Hope it's not too late yet....

[harry]

The main shoot is over 12 inches long, is it time to snap it off and pot it up.

[aelf]

mine is just producing it's first decent roots! About time too!!

[Trillium]

The main shoot is over 12 inches long, is it time to snap it off and pot it up.

Yes. Regularly check on watering until you're sure it's put out its own roots.

[harry]

Do you just put it in compost or in water

[noshed]

I've got two shoots so far

[Tattyanne456]

I've done both, and the ones in water seem to be doing better. I've also put a drop of seaweed extract in the water. I've got 6 potted up and 2 in water with loads more coming on.

[Dee0]

I've got loads of good roots and I just noticed there are several shoots coming up under the water! Does anyone else have that?  They look really strong, about 2" long but not where I thought they would be!

[harry]

I've just put my largest shoot in water

[Trillium]

Once the tuber has put out goodsized shoot(s), and they're about 6" tall or more, you snap the best off and pot them straight way into moist potting mix. They now need to develop their own roots and tubers and can't do this part in water . :happy:

[harry]

I put mine in water and its looking a bit sad so i think i'll put it in compost when i get home

[Trillium]

Don't feel bad about it; sweet potatoes are a strange creature when it comes to cultivation and unless you've watched others actually doing it, it's a bit mindboggling at the fuss. 

[pairofacres]

Just wondering. Mine are in a pot on the windowsill. One has been growing for months and growing shoots soooo slowly it's painful. The other did nothing for ages, but has suddenly started growing far faster. The quick growing one has shoots lower down in the jar, where I'm guessing it's a degree or two warmer.

Has anyone tried starting them off inside a propagator to try and speed them up? Or would they rot off?