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How Far Apart to Plant Sweet Potatoes?
Space Sweet Potatoes 12 inches apart within the row, and keep 36 inches between rows. Cure harvested roots warm for a week to sweeten them.
| Plant spacing | 12 in (30 cm) apart |
| Row spacing | 36 in (91 cm) apart |
| Planting depth | Set slips 4 inches deep |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| When to plant | After soil warms to 65F |
| Days to maturity | 100 |
| Good companions | beans, dill |
| Avoid near | squash |
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Spacing tips for Sweet Potatoes
Sprawling vines root as they run, so 12 inches in wide rows gives tubers space to bulk up.
Companion planting
Plant near: beans, dill.
Keep away from: squash.
Frequently asked questions
- How far apart should I plant Sweet Potatoes?
- Space Sweet Potatoes about 12 inches apart within the row, with 36 inches between rows. Cure harvested roots warm for a week to sweeten them.
- How deep do I plant Sweet Potatoes?
- Plant Sweet Potatoes at a depth of Set slips 4 inches deep.
- What grows well with Sweet Potatoes?
- Good companions for Sweet Potatoes include beans, dill. Avoid planting near squash.