tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post5176878267472110011..comments2023-11-17T12:32:11.301-05:00Comments on Daphne's Dandelions: Sweet Potatoes and CranberriesDaphne Gouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-55314369842079824162012-05-31T14:22:17.906-04:002012-05-31T14:22:17.906-04:00I was wondering how far to plant my sweet potatoes...I was wondering how far to plant my sweet potatoes apart too. I think 9" sound good to me so I shall try it too!Mrs.Pickleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678592143938874654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-22888277511588886762012-05-31T09:47:42.369-04:002012-05-31T09:47:42.369-04:00I found that sweet potatoes are very clever plants...I found that sweet potatoes are very clever plants. Mine seems to go towards the brick pavement for some heat I reckon. Each time I move them away so they won't get trampled. It goes back there again quickly without me noticing.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-58474125315511774962012-05-31T08:18:45.102-04:002012-05-31T08:18:45.102-04:00I LOVE sweet potatoes. I never ate one until a co...I LOVE sweet potatoes. I never ate one until a couple of years ago; my mom NEVER made them. Now I eat several a week, usually microwaved as an afternoon snack. None of the guys in my life like them.Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-49439865970345170272012-05-31T00:09:45.067-04:002012-05-31T00:09:45.067-04:00You are always such an inspiration!! We almost p...You are always such an inspiration!! We almost planted cranberries this year but were afraid it wouldn't be damp enough (silly us) and went for kiwi vines instead. I'll be anxious to see how you make out with the cranberries.Cathy and Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985161421939096681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-79728272019874151562012-05-30T22:09:01.786-04:002012-05-30T22:09:01.786-04:00I can't wait to see how your sweet potatoes do...I can't wait to see how your sweet potatoes do. Your bed will look so pretty when the vines fill out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129119492962711399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-36327986087370894552012-05-30T20:59:47.849-04:002012-05-30T20:59:47.849-04:00Thanks, Daphne! I've been wanting to grow thes...Thanks, Daphne! I've been wanting to grow these as another perennial edible... the prices are dear, looks like Fedco has another variety at a more approachable price!Diary of a Tomatohttp://diaryofatomato.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-57584189330661740512012-05-30T20:51:50.428-04:002012-05-30T20:51:50.428-04:00Your sweet potatoes look great! I never did get a ...Your sweet potatoes look great! I never did get a slip to grow out of mine that I tried putting the sweet potato in water! Your things look great! Nancy at Cozy Thyme CottageCozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-71475716980599675992012-05-30T20:39:50.630-04:002012-05-30T20:39:50.630-04:00LOL, I thought cranberries only grew in bogs! And...LOL, I thought cranberries only grew in bogs! And you've put my sweet potato experience to shame. I planted two slips. Just two. I did plant the potato for a decorative vine on the patio.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-13218430740040824822012-05-30T17:47:25.315-04:002012-05-30T17:47:25.315-04:00I had to look it up. They are Thunderlake cranberr...I had to look it up. They are Thunderlake cranberries from Miller Nursery. No particular recommendation to the company or the variety. But they were about a third of the price as other cranberries online. So I bought them. BTW now they are a lot more expensive there.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-90913272605093840922012-05-30T17:42:05.247-04:002012-05-30T17:42:05.247-04:00Wonderful to think you'll have both for your T...Wonderful to think you'll have both for your Thanksgiving, very inspiring! What kind of cranberries and where to you recommend to obtain stock from?Diary of a Tomatohttp://diaryofatomato.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-52522075233081748552012-05-30T15:39:59.126-04:002012-05-30T15:39:59.126-04:00Can't wait to see those tiny berries appear on...Can't wait to see those tiny berries appear on the cranberry bush. How neat!Lorettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438482000151187328noreply@blogger.com