Sweet Potato

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Sweet potatoes are a versatile and nutritious crop highly valued for their edible tuberous roots, which can be used in a variety of dishes, from fries to casseroles. Although sweet potatoes are not nitrogen-fixing, their growth can improve soil structure, and they are an excellent choice for food forests due to their ease of cultivation and the fact that they produce well in diverse climates. These plants typically have a spreading vine habit, can be harvested in the fall, and thrive in sunny, well-drained soil. To cultivate sweet potatoes successfully, provide adequate spacing, regular watering, and proper hilling to encourage tuber development, making them a practical choice to enhance food forest yield and diversity.