To my
surprise, I could find the tuber germinating from the compost pot……
Planted 8 saplings.
Harvesting started after 200 days, Since the ground was not properly loosened or plowed, the tuber could not grow in size
Growing Tips: Plow ground at least 0.5 meters deep, so that the tuber could penetrate well into the ground.
The
sweet potato, botanical name- Ipomoea Batatas is a warm season tropical plant.
Sweet potato belongs to root category. From the compost dump, the tuber started
growing, planted the same on a heap of earth.
Planted the germinated tuber on the ground on top of a heap of earth and raised beds which was a mixture of compost soil.
Plants are also grown with the stem slips, these stems can be inserted into the raised bed.Planted the germinated tuber on the ground on top of a heap of earth and raised beds which was a mixture of compost soil. Planted 8 saplings.
Harvesting started after 200 days, Since the ground was not properly loosened or plowed, the tuber could not grow in size
Growing Tips: Plow ground at least 0.5 meters deep, so that the tuber could penetrate well into the ground.
Cooking Tips: Cook potato well and have with chilly powder or chilly chutney
Health Benefits: Sweet potato can be consumed as roasted, steamed, baked, or
grilled. adding them to soups and stews while garnishing with leafy greens for salads.
Vitamin B6
|
Cures Heart
attacks
|
Fiber, Potassium
& Magnesium
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Low blood sugar and insulin resistance in people with diabetes and controls blood pressure.
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Less calories
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Compared to
ordinary potato
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Vitamin C&D
|
Good for
skin, avoids flu virus, good for bone and tooth, digestion and supports thyroid
gland
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Iron
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Increased energy,
resistance to stress, proper immune functioning, and the metabolizing
of protein
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