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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 spacing12 in (30 cm) apart
Row spacing36 in (91 cm) apart
Planting depthSet slips 4 inches deep
SunlightFull sun
When to plantAfter soil warms to 65F
Days to maturity100
Good companionsbeans, dill
Avoid nearsquash

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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.

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