Sweet potatoes have sprouted, don't throw them away! Teach you how to turn them into fashionable potted plants, full of greenery and practicality!

The principle of sweet potato germination, the production method of sweet potato germination pot plants, the maintenance skills of sweet potato germination pot plants, and the edible value of sweet potato germination pot plants.

Sweet potatoes, as one of the common food ingredients in our country, are deeply loved by the public. During storage, sweet potatoes sometimes germinate. Many people think that germinated sweet potatoes are not edible and discard them. After germination, sweet potatoes can not only be eaten but also be transformed into stylish pot plants, adding a touch of green to the home. Let's take a look at how to turn germinated sweet potatoes into pot plants!

The principle of sweet potato germination

Sweet potato germination is due to the nutrients in the sweet potato tubers promoting germination under suitable temperature and humidity conditions. After sweet potatoes germinate, their taste and nutritional value will change, but that doesn't mean they can't be eaten.

The production method of sweet potato germination pot plants

1. Prepare materials: germinated sweet potatoes, flower pots, soil, scissors, gardening tools, etc.

2. Cut the sweet potatoes: cut off the sprout eyes at the top of the sweet potatoes, leaving the sweet potato tubers.

3. Watering and moisturizing: place the sweet potato tubers in the flower pot, fill the sides with soil, and water thoroughly.

4. Placement location: place the flower pot in a place with plenty of sunlight and good ventilation.

5. Daily maintenance: water regularly to keep the soil moist and observe the growth of the sweet potatoes.

Maintenance skills of sweet potato germination pot plants

1. Watering in a timely manner: sweet potato germination pot plants need to keep the soil moist but should not be watered too much to avoid root rot.

2. Sufficient sunlight: sweet potato germination pot plants need plenty of sunlight, ensuring at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day.

3. Pest control: observe the growth of sweet potato germination pot plants, and if pest infestations are found, take measures to control them in a timely manner.

The edible value of sweet potato germination pot plants

After sweet potatoes germinate, their taste and nutritional value will change. Sweet potato sprouts are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, which have good health benefits. They can be washed, chopped, and combined with vegetables, meat, and other ingredients to make delicious dishes.

After sweet potatoes germinate, they can not only be eaten but also transformed into stylish pot plants, adding a touch of green to the home. Through the above production methods, we can turn germinated sweet potatoes into beautiful pot plants while enjoying their edible value. Let's start now to learn to use waste in our lives to create a green lifestyle!

References:

Vegetable Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences: "The nutritional value and eating methods of sweet potatoes," 2019.

College of Horticulture, China Agricultural University: "The cultivation techniques and precautions of sweet potatoes," 2020.