Growing Sweet Potato, also Kumara

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23 May 17 love blue tongue (Australia - tropical climate)
how long will it take to grow
24 May 17 Ken (Australia - temperate climate)
Sweet potatoes would normally be harvested when the leaves of the vine start to turn yellow or when frosts begin. You can carefully remove them as soon as they are big enough if you want to but try not to damage the rest of the plant.

how long will it take to grow

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