Over the years the production of Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) as a commercial crop in Zimbabwe has been increasing due to its numerous advantages as compared to other root and tuber crops. The crop has minimal input requirements yet yields highly. Sweet potatoes store well and can be a famine...
This book is a partial output of a project entitled "Production and provision of pathogen-free, high quality sweet potato seed-stock for small holder farmers in Hwedza and Nuhera Districts" (ZBF 0009815) funded by the Biotechnology Trust of Zimbabwe (BTZ).
Topics Covered in this Article: History and Background Adaptability Climate Requirements Soil Requirements Product Types Cultivation Practices Fertilizattion and Irrigation Trellising and Pruning Harvesting Postharvest Handling