Ernie

I got about 4 shoots from the store bought sweet potato, using the above method, after about 3 weeks. They are now sitting in a jar of water sprouting roots.

Endorfinder, I'm interested in getting some Morman Tea going. Would really appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.

Last year I grew a few Aubergine plants in my backyard vegie patch. They developed into beautiful fruit that just begged to be eaten. That is until they were cut open, only to expose a dirty, shit filled tunnel, which was the calling card of the "Eggfruit Catterpillar". None were spared. They also got into my Capsicums to a lesser degree. I've searched for an effective way to control these pests, but have not as yet, come across anything specific. They talk about hygiene and such, (dur), but not how to specifically control these grubs. I've thought about Rotenone, but that is more about controlling a caterpillar on the plant, not in the plant. I'd rather go organic if possible but am open to suggestions. Any advice is well appreciated.

What I did was buy a sweet tata from "IGA", then covered it in potting mix in a plastic bag, which I keep moist, (the tata not the bag, ha ha), then put it in a box, then covered the box in a sheet of glass which was exposed to a nice warm sunny spot. I presume when (if) I get a few shoots I just put them in the ground and wait for my sweet tatas to grow?

What if you don't have a vine to start with? I've got a bought sweet tata sitting in potting mix hoping it throws a few shoots. I don't know if it's gonna work, but how else do I grow sweet tatas from scratch?