Camote tops are rich in carbohydrates, carotene, polyphenolic antioxidants, vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, and phosphorus.
It is best planted in sandy, porous, and rich in organic material soil, with a pH of 5.5 to 6.8. Camote tops can be farmed any month of the year, but it is best to grow them at the beginning of summer. It is suitable for planting at 21 to 29 degrees Celsius.
Many seasoned farmers and agricultural institutions recommend using seeds suitable to the available area conditions and with high yield, market demand, and resistance to diseases and pests.
Use porous soil when planting camote tops. Cut a camote vine that is 30 to 40 centimeters long and has about eight leaves or nodes. Prepare the crop to use. It can be placed on a damp cloth in a shaded area for a few days before planting to start growing roots. Plant it in the ground diagonally or at an angle of 45 degrees at intervals of 30 centimeters. If the land has 100 square meters, it needs 330 cuttings.
It is good to put rotted animal manure. Be sure to water the garden. Camote tops need less water when they are young and when their fruit is about to be harvested. Weed the garden, dreams casino, too.
Common pests of sweet potatoes are cutworms, caterpillars, and whiteflies. To control the fungus, cover the base of the plants with soil so that the fungus can’t reach the roots. It is also recommended to destroy the remaining plant after harvesting it and plant a different type of plant in the next planting period.
This information is from the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI)
