Does sweet potato prefer shade or sun?Sweet potatoes are easy to care for. Sweet potatoes are a very common food crop that can be grown at home. Sweet potatoes are light-loving and are short-day plants. They generally grow better in warm, humid and well-lit places. Do sweet potatoes like sunshine?Sweet potatoes like sunshine, but cannot be exposed to direct sunlight. They need at least 8-10 hours of sunlight a day, which is beneficial to the differentiation of flower buds and the formation of tubers. Sweet potatoes can be exposed to the sun in summer, but they need shade. Sweet potatoes can be exposed to the sun in the summer, but they are afraid of excessive exposure to the sun. If the sweet potatoes are sunburned, their leaves will wilt. At this time, the sweet potatoes need to be placed in a ventilated and cool environment for maintenance, and water should be sprayed into the air to cool it down. If the sunburn is severe, the soil needs to be watered. Is sweet potato shade tolerant?Sweet potatoes are not shade-tolerant and cannot be planted in dark places or without light. They can only grow well if they receive sufficient light. Sweet potatoes are usually more suitable for maintenance on sunny balconies or outdoors. Sweet potato growing environmentSweet potatoes generally grow well in deep, loose soil with strong irrigation and drainage capabilities. Sweet potatoes are not cold-resistant. When the temperature drops below 15 degrees, the plant will stop growing. Usually the best temperature for sweet potato growth is around 22-30 degrees. Sweet potato is not a water-loving plant. It prefers a humid environment and has a certain degree of drought resistance. Generally, the water holding capacity of the soil can be around 60-70%. When encountering rainy weather, timely drainage is required. |
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