Vegetable · Charlotte, NC
🍠 Sweet potatoes
Loves heat and a long season. A Southern backyard staple.
Suitability: 97/100 · Excellent choice
Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~4.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Easy
Plant Apr–Aug · Harvest Jul–Oct
Expected harvest: 12–31 lb
Grocery equivalent: $15–$40
Estimated garden cost: $17–$36
Potential savings: $-20–$24/year