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title: "I was given this sweet potato in a jar. The water was dirty, the…"
description: "I was given this sweet potato in a jar. The water was dirty, the plant was covered in aphids, and it needed some pruning. However, after potting it, cleaning…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/x8_aVt91R1-MU6xd79uMKQ/CYq39Wz9WeveYutdpkVmrw"
community: "Edible Gardening"
author: "CoolStoryBro"
published: "2026-06-11T22:06:37.599167Z"
language: "en"
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# I was given this sweet potato in a jar. The water was dirty, the…

_Posted by CoolStoryBro on 2026-06-11_

I was given this sweet potato in a jar. The water was dirty, the plant was covered in aphids, and it needed some pruning. However, after potting it, cleaning it, giving it real sunlight, and consistent watering it was exploded with leaves. I would love for it to make long vines! Any more tips?

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